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Violence
A lot
Murder, violence, and New Orleans criminal underworld
Language
Some
Strong language
Sexual Content
Some
Sexual references and romantic content
Substance Use
Some
Heavy drinking and substance use
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Intense psychological burden of violence, moral corruption, and trauma
What this book is about
New Orleans detective Dave Robicheaux discovers a murdered young woman in a bayou, a case that pulls him into a deadly conspiracy involving Guatemalan death squads, New Orleans mob connections, and corrupt federal agents. The debut of Burke's landmark series establishes its lyrical prose, moral weight, and unflinching darkness.
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Violence and murder
Strong language
Substance abuse themes
Corruption and moral darkness
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