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His novel the good german was adapted to film in 2006, starring george clooney and cate blanchett and it was directed by steven soderbergh. Little, brown book group limited, 2007 americans 410 pages. Alibi by joseph kanon meet your next favorite book. Gaining an award for it the following year in 1998 with the edgar award for best first novel, he had sealed his brand as one of. Kanon, joseph alibi signed first edition copy author signed hardcover book.
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