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Failure to Appear

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Year 2004 Edition year
Pages 384 Mid-length read
Vibe Idea-led Weekend read

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Failure to Appear by J.A. Jance is cataloged here as a focused backlist selection with a clear entry point for curious readers. Stored edition details show 2004 • Harpercollins • 384 pages, which helps set expectations for scope and pacing.

Edition on file: 2004 • Harpercollins • 384 pages • ISBN 9780380758395.

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Steady commitment. Enough room to develop without feeling like a marathon.

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The clearest standout is the reading lane it sits in: Idea-led • Weekend read.

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