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Set in a richly detailed fantasy world, "Angry Lead Skies" follows Garrett, a seasoned private investigator known for his gritty realism. The novel expands the familiar genre by blending traditional fantasy elements with unexpected extraterrestrial encounters, resulting in new and compelling mysteries for the ever‑persistent detective.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Glen Cook
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