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| Author | Laura Lippman |
|---|---|
| Genre | Mystery fiction, Crime |
| Published | 2006 |
| Publisher | HarperCollins |
| Pages | 400 |
| Awards | Anthony Award for Best Novel (2007) |
| ISBN | 978-0-060-57073-6 |
| Website | No Good Deeds |
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