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Violence
A lot
A manipulated suicide; the investigation involves psychological techniques for coercion
Language
Some
Some strong language
Sexual Content
Barely any
Mild content
Substance Use
Barely any
Social drinking
Emotional Intensity
A lot
A psychologist targeted by someone who has weaponized behavioral psychology; the specific horror of a killer who uses your own expertise against you
What this book is about
A woman is found dead after calling a crisis line — and somehow the call ended with her being told to jump. Joe O'Loughlin is brought in to investigate the psychology of whoever manipulated the call, and discovers he is dealing with someone who has studied him and intends to destroy him. Michael Robotham's fourth O'Loughlin novel is his most psychologically sophisticated — the antagonist's methodology is based on behavioral psychology, which the novel explains clearly and uses effectively — and the most directly personal threat Joe has faced.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
fourth of the O'Loughlin series
the villain's methods involve psychological manipulation of vulnerable people
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