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Violence
Some
Moderate; counter-intelligence thriller with assassination and political violence
Language
Barely any
Mild language
Sexual Content
None
No sexual content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
Moderate; the paranoia of working inside a compromised institution
What this book is about
Roger Pearce's debut thriller introduces Detective Chief Inspector John Kerr, a senior Met Police counter-intelligence officer who uncovers a conspiracy that reaches deep inside the establishment. Pearce, a former career intelligence officer, brings operational authenticity to a thriller about the intersection of police work and intelligence operations in contemporary Britain.
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Intelligence/counter-terrorism thriller
Political establishment corruption
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