 First edition | |
| Author | John Barnes |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Bob Eggleton |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Publisher | Tor |
Publication date | July 1994 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover) |
| Pages | 432 |
| ISBN | 0-312-85560-5 |
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