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Violence
Some
Murder investigation; moderate violence in thriller context
Language
Some
Moderate profanity
Sexual Content
Some
Romantic subplot; brief non-explicit content
Substance Use
Barely any
Minor alcohol use in resort setting
Emotional Intensity
Some
Moderate suspense; complex web of suspects with interlocking motives
What this book is about
Virgil Flowers is sent to a Minnesota resort lake area to investigate the shooting death of a well-connected woman during a hunting season trip. The victim had many enemies, and the killer had many opportunities. The third Virgil Flowers novel showcases Sandford's skill at depicting small-town Minnesota with sharp, often funny dialogue.
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Murder
Brief sexual content
Violence
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