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Soft Target

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Year 2008 Edition year
Pages 384 Mid-length read
Vibe Idea-led Weekend read

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Idea-led Weekend read Established title

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Soft Target by Dean Ing looks like a backlist title with a clear setup and an easy way in from the record we have here. The copy on hand shows 2008 • Tor • 384 pages, useful if you want to gauge size and reading commitment.

Edition on file: 2008 • Tor • 384 pages • ISBN 9780330348676.

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What stands out here is the overall feel: Idea-led • Weekend read.

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