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A Haunt of Fears

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Year 2006 Edition year
Pages 256 Mid-length read
Vibe Idea-led Weekend read

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The stored metadata frames A Haunt of Fears by Martin Barker as a focused backlist selection with a clear entry point for curious readers. Edition metadata currently lists 2006 • Univ Pr of Mississippi • 256 pages, which is useful for judging scope and pace.

Edition on file: 2006 • Univ Pr of Mississippi • 256 pages • ISBN 9780878055944.

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