Night & Ox. Jordan Scott

      

      copyright © Jordan Scott, 2016

      first edition

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      Scott, Jordan, 1978-, author

      Night & ox / Jordan Scott.

      ISBN 978-1-55245-329-2 (paperback).

      I. Title. II. Title: Night and ox.

      PS8587.C6254N55 2016 C811′.6 C2016-904398-3

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