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Deathtrap

by Ira Levin · 1978

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A hit play on Broadway, this suspense thriller combines fiendish cleverness with deft entertainment in shock afteredge-of-the-seat shock.

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Themes
theatretheatreMore like thisLess of this
Setting
1970s1970sMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
short · 88 pages
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