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Shiner begins this novel realistically in a contemporary Mexico where Rolling Stone reporter John Carmichael has been drawn in his search for news, and anthropologist Thomas Yates has come to search for his missing brother, rock musician Eddie. Eventually, they meet among the ancient Mayan... read more

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  1. Lewis Shiner (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Doubleday
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1988
ISBN: 0385246374
Page Count: 273

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  • Nebula (Finalist, 1988: Best Novel)

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