The Manual of Detection
Format: ebook
ISBN:
9781409061380 (1409061388)
Publish date: March 5th 2009
Publisher: Cornerstone Digital
Pages no: 288
Edition language: English
Category:
Fantasy,
Science Fiction Fantasy,
Novels,
Science Fiction,
Mystery,
Detective,
Thriller,
Mystery Thriller,
Crime,
Noir,
Steampunk
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