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Suspension

Tom Braddock seriesbook 1 of 3Next:The Empire of Shadows(2003) →

In this thrilling first novel in the tradition of The Alienist and The Great Bridge, a small group of die-hard Confederates, led by their fanatical captain, endeavors to destroy the Great East River Bridge nearly 20 years after the war.

Audience
adult
Length
long · 436 pages

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