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Violence
A lot
Graphic violence — the Ghost's pursuit of survivors; drowning; a brutal killer's methods
Language
Some
Moderate profanity
Sexual Content
None
No sexual content
Substance Use
None
No meaningful substance use
Emotional Intensity
A lot
The Ghost's psychology — his relentless pursuit; the survivors' fear; Lincoln's forensic hunt for a killer who operates across cultural lines
What this book is about
A ship carrying Chinese immigrants sinks off Long Island. Among the survivors is the Ghost — a ruthless snakehead gang leader who is the most wanted man in China. He survived so he could hunt down every passenger who can identify him. Lincoln Rhyme and Amelia Sachs race to protect the survivors and capture a killer who has never been caught on two continents.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
A Chinese snakehead hunting survivors — cultural and criminal backdrop
Graphic violence — the Ghost's methods are extreme
Lincoln Rhyme and Amelia Sachs cross-cultural investigation
Fourth in the Lincoln Rhyme series
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