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In a city where history and modernity collide, the mysterious dervish house becomes the beating heart of a thriller that unfolds over a single week. Six distinct characters, each with their own agendas, find themselves drawn into three overlapping narratives. As secrets surface and tensions rise, the ticking clock of danger forces them to confront the house’s hidden depths and the intricate web of intrigue that surrounds them.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Science Fiction/Cyberpunk
Authors: Ian McDonald
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