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Violence
A lot
Murder and crime violence throughout in the police procedural tradition
Language
Some
Some strong language in the Boston cop register
Sexual Content
Barely any
Minimal sexual content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
The procedural tension of working a case that escalates beyond its initial scope creates moderate urgency
What this book is about
Brian Shea's police procedural introduces Boston detective Michael Kelly, recently transferred from SWAT, as he investigates a murder that connects to organized crime. Shea writes with authentic police detail and propulsive pacing. Violence is significant in the crime thriller tradition. A solid debut for readers of Boston-set police procedurals.
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