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Thriller · 2007 · PG-13

Precious blood

by Jonathan Hayes

A New York forensic pathologist plunges into a ritualistic nightmare when a series of elaborate murders defies explanation

For14+GenreThrillerLength342 pagesRead time~9 hours

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Violence

A lot

Graphic forensic descriptions; ritualistic murder scenes; violence

Language

Some

Moderate profanity

Sexual Content

Some

Some adult content

Substance Use

Barely any

Minimal substance use

Emotional Intensity

Some

Ritualistic obsession; psychological menace; disturbing crime scenes

What this book is about

Forensic pathologist Jonah Doe is called to investigate a murder that bears the unmistakable marks of dark ritual, drawing him into New York City's most shadowed corners. As the crimes grow more elaborate and the body count rises, Jonah finds himself both hunter and hunted in a case that blurs the line between evil and insanity. Hayes brings authentic forensic expertise to a debut thriller layered with atmospheric dread.

Notes for sensitive readers

Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.

Graphic crime scene descriptions

Ritualistic violence

Psychological menace

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