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River Thieves

by Michael Crummey (2001)

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River Thieves by Michael Crummey is an acclaimed literary masterpiece celebrating major critical honors and timeless storytelling.

Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraContemporary
Protagonist / CoreNotable Characters

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