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Violence
A lot
Murder of a police officer; crime investigation violence
Language
Some
Moderate profanity
Sexual Content
Some
Explicit sexual scenes between Eve and Roarke
Substance Use
Barely any
Moderate alcohol use
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Corruption within law enforcement; grief and loss for beloved recurring characters
What this book is about
The 28th In Death novel set in 2059. When Lt. Eve Dallas is called to investigate the murder of a fellow police officer, the case becomes intensely personal — the victim was the girlfriend of Morris, the chief medical examiner and a close friend of Eve's team. The investigation reveals a conspiracy within the justice system itself. Published in 2009.
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Explicit sexual content
Murder of a friendly recurring character
Law enforcement corruption
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