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Violence
A lot
A serial killer's past crimes; violence against women as the investigation's core
Language
Some
Strong language in the crime genre tradition
Sexual Content
Some
Sexual violence in the cold case; discussed seriously
Substance Use
Barely any
Moderate alcohol use
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Dark themes of a serial killer's psychology, cold case trauma, and the weight of unsolved crimes on victims' families
What this book is about
Same content as Troubled Blood (Galbraith). The fifth Cormoran Strike crime novel. A cold case investigation into a serial killer, with significant violence, sexual violence, and mature themes. Adults only.
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Serial killer content
Sexual violence (discussed)
Dark crime themes
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