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Violence
Some
Moderate violence including threats and a climactic confrontation with criminals
Language
Some
Strong language throughout
Sexual Content
Barely any
Brief, tasteful references to adult relationships
Substance Use
Some
Drug use and dealing as part of the corruption subplot
Emotional Intensity
Some
Moral complexity around exploitation of young athletes and institutional corruption
What this book is about
Taft University's star basketball player appears to be shaving points for gamblers, and Spenser is hired to find out why. His investigation uncovers a web of complicit coaches, corrupt boosters, and organized crime exploiting young athletes. Parker delivers sharp social commentary on the cynical machinery of college sports alongside his trademark tough-guy humor.
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drug dealing subplot
organized crime and corruption themes
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