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| Author | Honey Brown |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Crime fiction |
| Publisher | Penguin Books, Australia |
Publication date | 2010 |
| Media type | Print paperback |
| Pages | 291 |
| ISBN | 9780670074433 |
| Preceded by | Red Queen |
| Followed by | After the Darkness |
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