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Violence
A lot
Cult violence; a murder witnessed; deaths in the investigation
Language
Some
Moderate language; Deaver's precise thriller register
Sexual Content
Barely any
Mild; adult relationships
Substance Use
Barely any
Mild
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Strong; what people will pay to forget who they were; the predatory relationship between cult leaders and their followers; Colter Shaw's father-shaped psychology as the series' engine
What this book is about
The second Colter Shaw novel (sequel to The Never Game) follows the rewards-hunter into Washington State, where he witnesses what seems to be a murder. The trail leads to a cult offering followers a way to erase their past — for a price. Deaver's puzzle-box plotting and Colter Shaw's wilderness-survivor skill set combine in a thriller that uses the self-help industry's dark potential.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Cult-based psychological manipulation and violence
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