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Queen of angels

by Greg Bear

A poet's brutal murder in a prosperous society triggers investigations by a police officer, a writer, and a scientist. The inquiry spans urban bohemian circles and remote jungles to analyse the psychology behind the crime.

Accession 9644 ISBN 0575041390 Publisher Victor Gollancz Ltd.
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