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Violence
A lot
Murder investigation — victims include honeymooning couples; some graphic detail
Language
Some
Contemporary language; some mild strong words
Sexual Content
Some
Mild romantic content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
A lot
A murder investigation — the killer targets newlyweds; some graphic detail; Lindsay's illness — she is dying from a rare blood disease while investigating; The serial killer's pattern — honeymoon victims; Female friendship as the investigative engine
What this book is about
San Francisco homicide detective Lindsay Boxer has been diagnosed with a rare blood disease. She is also investigating a killer who murders couples on their honeymoons. When she teams up with a reporter, a DA, and a medical examiner — four women who form an unofficial club — they begin to find the killer faster than official channels would allow. 1st to Die is the first of the Women's Murder Club series.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
A murder investigation — the killer targets newlyweds; some graphic detail
Lindsay's serious illness — she is dying while investigating
The serial killer's pattern — honeymoon victims; disturbing
A fast-paced thriller structure — chapters are short; the pace is relentless
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