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Violence
A lot
Graphic murder scenes; the killer's methods are deliberately humiliating and violent
Language
Some
Some strong language in crime thriller context
Sexual Content
Some
Sexual content present in the victims' circumstances; disturbing in context
Substance Use
Barely any
Some substance use
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Dark themes including sadism, humiliation, and the psychological portrait of both killer and detective
What this book is about
DI Helen Grace investigates a series of murders where the victims are found in degrading circumstances linked to nursery rhymes. Arlidge's second Helen Grace thriller is darker than the first, with a killer whose methods are deeply disturbing and a detective whose own secrets put her at risk.
Notes for sensitive readers
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Graphic murder content
Degrading killer methods
Dark psychological content
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