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Violence
A lot
Significant thriller-horror violence; the underground attacks and the mystery's resolution involve graphic content
Language
Some
Adult language in Preston & Child's thriller register
Sexual Content
Barely any
Minimal sexual content
Substance Use
Barely any
Some drinking
Emotional Intensity
Some
Moderate psychological intensity; the claustrophobic underground setting and the nature of the threat create effective dread
What this book is about
The second Pendergast novel follows up on The Relic as Pendergast, D'Agosta, and journalist Margo Green investigate murders happening in the tunnels under New York City. Preston and Child write thriller-horror with their characteristic action pace and extensive violence; the underground New York setting creates effective claustrophobic atmosphere. For adult readers of the series.
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