 First edition | |
| Author | John Hart |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | suspense thriller |
| Published | 2009 (Minotaur Books) |
| Media type | Print (hardcover) |
| Pages | 384 |
| ISBN | 978-0-312-35932-4 |
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