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1448307686 
Book Scot in a trap; Catriona McPherson
Year: 2022
Language: English
Type: Book
Edition: First world edition
Class Number: CRIME
Category: Fiction
Publisher: Severn House, 2022
Physical or Electronic: Physical
ISBN: 9781448307685
Notes:
The residents of the Last Ditch Motel are celebrating Thanksgiving and the arrival of a baby girl. But as one life enters the Ditch, another leaves it. Menzies Lassiter only just checked in, but instantly checked out. By being shot dead. And counsellor Lexy Campbell appears to be the only one with the means, opportunity and motive to kill him.
Series: Last Ditch mysteries
Extent: 228 pages, 23 cm, hbk
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Language: English
Type: Large print
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Physical or Electronic: Physical
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Year: 2018
Language: English
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Publisher: Midnight Ink
Physical or Electronic: Physical
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Language: English
Type: Moon
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Physical or Electronic: Physical
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Physical or Electronic: Physical
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