The Gaslite Motel
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Published
Mel C. Thompson, 2018.
Language
English
ISBN
9781370478699
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Mel C. Thompson., & Mel C. Thompson|AUTHOR. (2018). The Gaslite Motel . Mel C. Thompson.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Mel C. Thompson and Mel C. Thompson|AUTHOR. 2018. The Gaslite Motel. Mel C. Thompson.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Mel C. Thompson and Mel C. Thompson|AUTHOR. The Gaslite Motel Mel C. Thompson, 2018.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Mel C. Thompson, and Mel C. Thompson|AUTHOR. The Gaslite Motel Mel C. Thompson, 2018.
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Full title | gaslite motel |
Author | thompson mel c |
Grouping Category | book |
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