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Violence
A lot
Multiple murders; violence includes crimes against children referenced in investigation
Language
Some
Moderate profanity
Sexual Content
Some
Sexual abuse of minors is investigated (not depicted); brief adult content
Substance Use
Barely any
Minimal substance use
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Dark exploration of religious extremism, predatory behavior, and community silence
What this book is about
Virgil Flowers investigates the murder of a farmer in a small Minnesota community and discovers a fundamentalist religious sect with a history of predatory crimes against its own members. The fourth Virgil Flowers novel tackles dark themes of abuse and closed communities with Sandford's trademark sharp dialogue and regional authenticity.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Sexual abuse of minors referenced (not depicted)
Religious extremism
Violence
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