 First edition | |
| Author | Garry Disher |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Text Publishing, Australia |
Publication date | 2010 |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages | 274 |
| ISBN | 9781921656026 |
| Preceded by | The Fallout |
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