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Name: Shadow show
Author: Sam Weller

An anthology of 26 short stories inspired by the legendary work of Ray Bradbury, including authors such as Neil Gaiman, Joe Hill, Audrey Niffenegger, Margaret Atwood, and more.

First publish date: 2012

Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies

Authors: Sam Weller

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