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The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 390 pages and is available in hardcover format. They can control every one of us with a single word. Although it has science fiction elements to it, the story is set in the presentday and, on the surface. Feb 06, 2014 pick up a copy of lexicon by max barry.
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