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Violence
A lot
Murder investigation; crime violence; Everglades setting amplifies danger
Language
Some
Moderate profanity
Sexual Content
Barely any
Minimal sexual content
Substance Use
Barely any
Minimal substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
Isolation; buried past crimes; psychological pressure
What this book is about
Max Freeman, a former Philadelphia cop now living on the edge of the Florida Everglades, investigates a series of killings linked to old secrets buried deep in the swamp. As he follows a trail that connects past crimes to present danger, Freeman must navigate the wilderness he has made his home and the human predators who use it for cover. King's fifth Max Freeman novel delivers atmospheric Florida noir with a protagonist as complex as the landscape he inhabits.
Notes for sensitive readers
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Crime violence and murder scenes
Themes of buried corruption
Atmospheric menace
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