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Violence
A lot
Nazi violence and action sequences across multiple eras; some graphic moments
Language
Some
Moderate adult language throughout
Sexual Content
Barely any
No significant sexual content; a romantic relationship over time
Substance Use
Barely any
None
Emotional Intensity
A lot
The weight of a destiny that has been shaped from outside without your knowledge or consent
What this book is about
Laura Shane's life has been marked by a mysterious stranger who appears at moments of mortal danger and then vanishes. Dean Koontz's time travel thriller builds to an explanation that connects WWII, Nazi science, and the nature of fate—an unusually romantic and emotionally warm Koontz novel.
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