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Read Time: ~9.3 hr

City on Fire

by Walter Jon Williams (1998)

About this book

City on Fire by Walter Jon Williams is an acclaimed literary masterpiece celebrating major critical honors and timeless storytelling.

Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraLate 20th Century
Protagonist / CoreNotable Characters

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