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Violence
A lot
Hostage situation; violence; murder
Language
Some
Moderate profanity
Sexual Content
Barely any
Minimal sexual content
Substance Use
Barely any
Minimal substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
Tension from holiday hostage crisis; families in danger during Christmas
What this book is about
The 19th Alex Cross novel takes place entirely on Christmas Eve, as Alex Cross finds himself pulled away from his family's holiday celebration to handle a dangerous hostage crisis. Simultaneously, a killer is at large targeting seemingly random victims. A shorter, fast-paced holiday thriller that delivers intense action in a festive setting. Published in 2012.
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Hostage crisis
Murder and violence
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