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Violence
Some
Moderate violence including threats and confrontations typical of the series
Language
Some
Strong language throughout
Sexual Content
Barely any
Brief adult relationship references
Substance Use
Barely any
Social drinking in a Los Angeles setting
Emotional Intensity
Some
Themes of truth versus media narrative and the corruption of justice by celebrity culture
What this book is about
Elvis Cole is hired to help defend celebrity chef Teddy Martin against the charge of murdering his wife — a case that has become a media feeding frenzy. As Cole digs deeper, he finds evidence of a more complex truth involving dangerous players who want the case to stay simple. Crais uses the LA media circus to skewer celebrity culture while delivering a tightly plotted mystery.
Notes for sensitive readers
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murder investigation themes
media manipulation of public perception
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