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References
- ↑ Anderson, Patrick (2006). "Surprising Shades of Noir". The Washington Post. Retrieved August 21, 2014.
- ↑ Ott, Bill (1999). Deepwater: Matthew F. Jones. ISBN 1582341095 – via Booklist.
