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| Author | Jim Thompson |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Lion Books |
Publication date | 1953 |
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The novel was re-released in the 1980s along with several other Thompson books under the Black Lizard imprint, by the Creative Arts Book Company. [2]
The story revolves around Dr. Peter S. Murphy and his clinic El Healtho where he treats alcoholics.
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