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| Author | Steven Barnes |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Alternate history |
| Publisher | Warner Aspect |
Publication date | 2003 |
| Pages | 480 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 978-0-446-53122-1 |
| OCLC | 50912769 |
| 813/.54 21 | |
| LC Class | PS3552.A6954 Z85 2003 |
| Preceded by | Lion's Blood |
| Followed by | Bronze Nile (upcoming) [1] |
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