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Violence
A lot
Terrorist attack; action violence; life-threatening situations
Language
Some
Moderate profanity
Sexual Content
Barely any
Minimal sexual content
Substance Use
Barely any
Minimal substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
Survival fear; conspiracy; institutional betrayal
What this book is about
Penny Kessler is a new Embassy intern in Ankara who barely escapes a catastrophic terrorist attack—and immediately finds herself a pawn in a dangerous intelligence game that spans continents. As she tries to survive and uncover the truth about what really happened, she discovers that the people who are supposed to protect her may have their own reasons to want her silenced. Thomas's debut thriller is a propulsive, contemporary spy story anchored by a resourceful young protagonist.
Notes for sensitive readers
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Terrorist attack as inciting incident
Action violence and life-threatening situations
Espionage themes
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