Delirium Tremens
by:
Jean Esch (author)
Ken Bruen (author)
ISBN:
9782070304110 (2070304116)
Publish date: 2004
Publisher: Gallimard
Pages no: 312
Edition language: French
Category:
Novels,
European Literature,
Cultural,
Irish Literature,
Mystery,
Detective,
Ireland,
Thriller,
Mystery Thriller,
Crime,
Noir,
Suspense
Series: Jack Taylor (#1)
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