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| Author | Richard A. Knaak |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | Minotaur Wars |
| Genre | Fantasy novel |
| Published | 2003 |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| ISBN | 0-7869-2938-3 |
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