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Violence
Some
Terrorism and violence references
Language
Barely any
Mild language
Sexual Content
Barely any
No significant sexual content
Substance Use
Barely any
Minor references
Emotional Intensity
Some
Psychological weight of radicalization and loss
What this book is about
Bruno Courreges faces his most politically sensitive case when a teenage boy from Saint-Denis returns after traveling to join jihadists in Syria. Navigating international intelligence agencies, grief-stricken parents, and the French state's conflicting interests, Bruno must balance compassion with the demands of security in a story ripped from contemporary headlines.
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Terrorism and radicalization themes
Violence in contemporary conflict context
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