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Violence
Some
Murder investigation; some violent confrontations
Language
Some
Moderate profanity
Sexual Content
Barely any
Brief sexual content
Substance Use
Barely any
Moderate alcohol use
Emotional Intensity
Some
Small-town corruption and conspiracy themes
What this book is about
A Virgil Flowers novel (2014) from John Sandford in which Flowers investigates a series of missing dogs in a small Minnesota town. What seems like a minor case quickly escalates into a murder investigation with deep roots in local corruption. One of the lighter-toned Sandford novels that showcases his talent for mixing dark themes with genuine humor.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Murder and violence
Dog-napping animal cruelty references
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