 First edition | |
| Author | Steven Conte |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Genre | novel |
| Publisher | Fourth Estate, Australia |
Publication date | 2007 |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages | 374 |
| ISBN | 9780732285166 |
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