Lights Out in the Reptile House: A Novel
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9781504026697
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Jim Shepard., & Jim Shepard|AUTHOR. (2015). Lights Out in the Reptile House: A Novel . Open Road Media.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Jim Shepard and Jim Shepard|AUTHOR. 2015. Lights Out in the Reptile House: A Novel. Open Road Media.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Jim Shepard and Jim Shepard|AUTHOR. Lights Out in the Reptile House: A Novel Open Road Media, 2015.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Jim Shepard, and Jim Shepard|AUTHOR. Lights Out in the Reptile House: A Novel Open Road Media, 2015.
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Full title | lights out in the reptile house |
Author | shepard jim |
Grouping Category | book |
Last Update | 2024-04-26 21:56:10PM |
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