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Violence
Barely any
Shooting death investigation; very mild thriller tension; Southern Christmas setting
Language
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Mild language
Sexual Content
Barely any
No significant sexual content
Substance Use
Barely any
Minimal substance use
Emotional Intensity
Barely any
Very mild psychological complexity; small-town community dynamics; holiday setting
What this book is about
Judge Deborah Knott is called to investigate when a shooting occurs near her home on a December evening. As she investigates, the case reveals long-simmering tensions in a community that is changing faster than its oldest residents can accept. A Deborah Knott holiday mystery from one of Southern crime fiction's most beloved authors.
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