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Violence
A lot
Significant forensic violence; arson deaths and crime scenes described in detail
Language
Some
Moderate language consistent with the Scarpetta series
Sexual Content
Barely any
Brief adult references
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
Themes of justice and the cost of a forensic pathologist's work
What this book is about
The ninth Scarpetta novel features the series' signature forensic violence. Violence is significant. The antagonist from earlier books returns to escalate the danger. Adult crime fiction.
Notes for sensitive readers
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Forensic violence
Arson deaths
Crime investigation
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