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Violence
A lot
Murder and sustained violence with graphic moments
Language
Some
Strong language
Sexual Content
Some
Sexual content and exploitation themes
Substance Use
A lot
Heavy alcohol use and substance abuse themes
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Intense psychological exploration of Southern darkness, trauma, and spiritual struggle
What this book is about
Dave Robicheaux investigates when Sonny Boy Marsallus, a man with dangerous enemies, returns to New Iberia and stirs up a deadly mix of Haitian voodoo, New Orleans organized crime, and the unresolved ghosts of Louisiana's plantation past. Burke's lyrical violence and moral complexity are at their most powerful here.
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Violence and murder
Substance abuse themes
Sexual exploitation
Intense psychological darkness
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