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Violence
A lot
Attempted murder, arson, and the continuing threat to a survivor; some graphic violence
Language
Some
Some strong language
Sexual Content
Barely any
Mild content
Substance Use
Some
Heavy drinking
Emotional Intensity
A lot
The specific terror of a victim who knows the danger isn't over; the investigator's race to find someone who is hiding because she doesn't trust the police to keep her safe
What this book is about
A young woman survived a fire that was meant to kill her. Before Thorne can get to her, she disappears. The investigation leads back to the original attempted murder and to a network of connections that the original investigation missed. Mark Billingham's fourth Thorne novel is his most thriller-driven — the pace is faster than its predecessors, the plotting more intricate — and the portrayal of the victim as someone with agency who is actively trying to protect herself is well done.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
fourth of the Thorne series
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