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Violence
A lot
Violent deaths; supernatural creature attacks; historical atrocities referenced
Language
Some
Moderate profanity
Sexual Content
Some
Sexual tension and content between characters
Substance Use
Barely any
Moderate alcohol use
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Gothic horror elements; ancient evil and family trauma themes
What this book is about
The 16th Pendergast novel by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child (2016). After the events of Crimson Shore, FBI Special Agent Pendergast is presumed dead, leaving his ward Constance Greene in a precarious position. An ancient entity emerges from the sea. Meanwhile, Pendergast's brother Diogenes may not be as dead as believed. Dark Gothic horror meets procedural thriller in this entry.
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Supernatural horror violence
Sexual content
Dark Gothic atmosphere
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