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Violence
A lot
Violence; deaths; drug-related killings
Language
Some
Strong language
Sexual Content
Barely any
Brief sexual references
Substance Use
Some
Drinking; recovery from alcoholism
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Themes of grief, violence in the Gulf South, and a man trying to live peacefully in a violent world
What this book is about
Burke's 1988 Dave Robicheaux novel follows the detective-turned-bait-shop-owner as he rescues a child from a plane crash, uncovering a drug smuggling network that will cost him everything. Features violence, drug trafficking, and loss. For adults.
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Violence
Drug trafficking
Strong language
Loss of loved ones
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