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| Author | David Gilman |
|---|---|
| Series | Danger Zone |
| Genre | Fiction |
| Publisher | Penguin Books Ltd |
Publication date | 4 June 2007 |
| ISBN | 978-0-595-42924-0 |
| Followed by | Ice Claw |
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