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Desmond bagley was a british journalist and a bestselling novelist in the crime thriller genre. Desmond bagley is currently considered a single author. In order to create a playlist on sporcle, you need to verify the email address you used during registration. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Desmond bagley books list of books by author desmond bagley. He wrote 16 novels, becoming one of the worlds topselling authors, with his books translated into more than 30. Below is a list of desmond bagleys books in order of when they were first released.
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