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Editions of the book of the dead by douglas preston. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. A young woman with an extraordinary past, on the edge of a violent breakdown. Can fbi special agent pendergast stop a cursed egyptian tomb from terrorizing new york city or will he stay trapped in a maximum security prison, punished for a murder he didnt commit. Pdf the book of the dead by douglas preston lincoln child. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Douglas jerome preston born may 31, 1956 is an american journalist and author. The book of the dead by douglas preston, lincoln child. It is action packed as usual and a very satisfying read.
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