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Violence
A lot
Murder scenes; crime violence; some graphic descriptions
Language
A lot
Strong British profanity throughout
Sexual Content
Barely any
Minimal sexual content
Substance Use
Some
Drug trade as plot backdrop; substance references
Emotional Intensity
Some
Moral compromise; institutional corruption; psychological pressure
What this book is about
Detective Ian Bradshaw investigates a series of murders targeting drug dealers in northeast England, where the boundary between law enforcement and organized crime has grown dangerously blurred. As political pressure mounts to close the case quickly, Bradshaw digs into a web of corruption that reaches far above street level. Linskey's gritty procedural delivers an unflinching portrait of organized crime and the personal toll it exacts on those who fight it.
Notes for sensitive readers
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Graphic crime scenes
Strong language throughout
Drug trade themes
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