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Violence
Some
Moderate violence including criminal confrontations during the investigation
Language
Some
Strong language throughout
Sexual Content
A lot
Sexual assault is central to the plot; explicit enough to warrant serious content warnings
Substance Use
Some
References to alcohol and drug use in a celebrity context
Emotional Intensity
Some
Themes of moral accountability, mentorship, and the price of celebrity excess
What this book is about
A famous and dissolute movie star is accused of the rape and murder of a young woman, and Spenser is brought in to investigate. He also encounters Zebulon Sixkill — the actor's disgraced bodyguard — and sees something in him worth saving. Parker's final Spenser novel, published posthumously, features Spenser mentoring a new protégé in the tradition of Early Autumn.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
rape allegation as central plot element
sexual assault depicted and discussed
celebrity exploitation themes
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