 First edition cover | |
| Author | Kage Baker |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Paul Youll |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | The Company |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Publisher | Tor Books |
Publication date | January, 2007 |
| Media type | Print (hardcover) |
| Pages | 335 |
| ISBN | 0-765-31552-1 |
| OCLC | 70867042 |
| 813/.54 22 | |
| LC Class | PS3552.A4313 G63 2007 |
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