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When using his real name puts him in mortal danger, Dr. Peter Brown—also known as Pietro Brnwa—has to take a job from a reclusive billionaire. The task: protect a sexy, self‑destructive paleontologist on the world's worst field assignment. Threats mount as a horde of murderers, mobsters, international drug dealers—and even a lake monster—converge on the duo. The novel follows Dr. Brnwa through a whirl of danger and humor in this lightning‑fast sequel to Josh Bazell’s bestselling debut.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Dark Humor
Authors: Josh Bazell
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