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Violence
Some
Violence; threats to Sid's remaining hand
Language
Barely any
Mild language
Sexual Content
Barely any
Brief romantic interest
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
Themes of courage, disability, and the determination not to be diminished
What this book is about
Francis's 1979 thriller (second Sid Halley novel) follows the ex-jockey turned investigator, who has already lost one hand, as he investigates a plot to nobble horses by destroying them. A compelling portrait of a man defined by courage and loss. For older teens and adults.
Notes for sensitive readers
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Violence and physical threat
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