First published 1985
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Genres: american-fiction, 20th-century, american, adventure, action, 21st-century
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: mystery, thriller
Setting: Texas
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
Mass Market Paperback · Warner Books