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Book Title: Deader Homes & Gardens &Murderers Prefer Blondes
Topic: Mystery
Format: Paperback
Original Language: English
Author: Joan Hess & Amanda Matetsky
Book Series: Claire Malloy Mystery & Paige Turner Mystery
Language: English
Publisher: St. Martin's Press & Berkley Prime Crime
Genre: Mystery
Modified Item: No
Subject: Mystery, Thriller