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Violence
Some
The threat of a man-made earthquake; deaths; the commune's escalating violence
Language
Some
Moderate language
Sexual Content
Some
Moderate; the commune's sexual dynamics are part of the world
Substance Use
Barely any
Mild; commune culture
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Moderate; the commune leader's charisma and what it enables; the ethics of extreme environmental action; Judy's investigation as the counterpoint
What this book is about
Ken Follett's standalone thriller: Priest, the leader of a California commune facing demolition for a dam project, threatens to trigger a man-made earthquake unless the governor stops the dam. The threat seems impossible but Priest has an unusual geology background. FBI seismologist Judy Maddox investigates. Follett's eco-terrorist thriller uses the California setting with unusual specificity.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Sexual dynamics within a commune
Eco-terrorism
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