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Craig Johnson: book signing and discussion

Presented by Murder by the Book at Murder by the Book

May 17, 2012

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Thursday, May 17 at 6:30pm, Murder by the Book presents Craig Johnson. Craig Johnson will sign and discuss the newest Walt Longmire book, As the Crow Flies (Viking; $25.95).

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Craig Johnson: book signing and discussion

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