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Violence
Some
Murder investigation; moderate thriller violence
Language
Some
Moderate language
Sexual Content
Barely any
No significant sexual content
Substance Use
Some
Alcohol and drug references in a small-town milieu; moderate
Emotional Intensity
Some
Moderate psychological intensity; small-town secrets; protagonist accused of murder; rural crime
What this book is about
John Pellam is a film location scout driving through a small New England town when a local woman is found dead. When he becomes the prime suspect, Pellam must investigate the crime himself to clear his name — and discovers a web of small-town secrets and violence. The second John Pellam novel is a gripping standalone thriller with a richly observed American milieu.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
False accusation
Small-town murder
Film industry setting
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