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Violence
Some
Moderate violence including shootings and confrontations during a criminal manhunt
Language
Some
Strong language consistent with the crime thriller genre
Sexual Content
Barely any
Brief references to adult relationships
Substance Use
Barely any
Minor references to substance use in context
Emotional Intensity
Some
Themes of loyalty, trauma recovery, and partnership — human and canine
What this book is about
Elvis Cole investigates a missing woman while LAPD K-9 officer Scott James and his bomb-sniffing dog Maggie track a killer — and both cases collide. The Promise is a crossover thriller that weaves together the Elvis Cole series and Robert Crais's standalone novel Suspect. Fast-paced action in Los Angeles, with Crais's trademark sharp plotting and emotional depth.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
violence during criminal pursuit
thriller-level tension
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