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Violence
A lot
Thriller violence including assassinations and gunfights
Language
Some
Some strong language
Sexual Content
Barely any
Brief romantic content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
Themes of guilt, second chances, and government conspiracy
What this book is about
Former Secret Service agent Sean King and newly disgraced agent Michelle Maxwell are both haunted by failures on their watch. When their past cases collide in a new conspiracy, they team up to find answers. Baldacci's series launch is propulsive and tightly plotted, establishing a durable thriller pairing.
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Thriller violence
Assassination themes
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