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| Author | Jack L. Chalker |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Publisher | Del Rey Books |
Publication date | December 7, 1999 |
| Media type | Print (paperback) |
| ISBN | 0-345-39486-0 |
| Preceded by | Gods of the Well of Souls |
| Followed by | Ghost of the Well of Souls |
The Sea Is Full of Stars is the ninth novel in the Well of Souls series by American author Jack L. Chalker.
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