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Violence
Some
Moderate; terrorist plot and its counter-terrorism investigation
Language
Barely any
Mild language
Sexual Content
None
No sexual content
Substance Use
Barely any
Moderate; the underworld of paramilitaries
Emotional Intensity
Some
Moderate; the psychological dimensions of counter-terrorism work and the stakes of failure
What this book is about
Jeff Gulvin's political thriller follows British intelligence and American investigators trying to stop a rogue IRA splinter faction that has acquired chemical weapons and appears to be planning a mass-casualty attack. Gulvin's novels are known for their technical accuracy and their willingness to engage with the genuinely frightening details of terrorism and counter-terrorism.
Notes for sensitive readers
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IRA terrorism themes
Chemical weapon threat
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