
A gripping crime novel where Joe Gunther investigates a rape case amid personal and political turmoil.
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A gripping crime novel where Joe Gunther investigates a rape case amid personal and political turmoil.
When Gail Zigman, town selectwoman and Joe Gunther's companion of many years, is raped, Gunther finds himself caught between the media, local politicians, and a network of well-meaning victims' rights advocates as he tries to put his own feelings aside and follow a trail of evidence. Every lead points to a single, obvious suspect, but is the evidence too perfect? Risking his friendship with Gail, the respect of his peers, and his own life, Lieutenant Gunther keeps digging, hoping to find out if ...
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Minor romantic elements; focus on personal relationships, not explicit content.
Moderate violence related to crime; includes rape aftermath, not graphically depicted.
Minor use of strong language typical of crime fiction.
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No fantasy elements present.
No real-world occult content present.
Moderate political themes; local politics and media influence play a role.
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Major theme of sexual assault; central rape case with emotional aftermath.
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