 First edition | |
| Author | Ian Rankin |
|---|---|
| Country | Scotland |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Thriller |
| Publisher | Barrie & Jenkins |
Publication date | 1990 |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover) |
| Pages | 224 pp |
| ISBN | 0-7126-3626-9 |
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