Billy Bob Holland, a Texas attorney, faces off against a corrupt local kingpin while defending a man accused of theft in a dusty hometown.
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Billy Bob Holland, a Texas attorney, faces off against a corrupt local kingpin while defending a man accused of theft in a dusty hometown.
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In Cimmaron Rose, longtime fans of the Dave Robicheaux series found that the struggles of Texas defense attorney Billy Bob Holland show Burke at his best in exploring classic American themes--the sometimes subtle, often violent strains between the haves and the have-nots; the collision of past and present; the inequities in the criminal justice system.
Heartwood is a kind of tree that grows in layers. And as Billy Bob's grandfather once told him, you do well in life by keeping the roots in a ...
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will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Moderate romantic tension with past passion central to conflict; limited explicit content.
Violence & gore
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Moderate violence implied in conflicts with a powerful antagonist; not graphic.
Profanity
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Moderate use of strong language expected in gritty crime context.
Substance use
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Minor references to alcohol likely; not a central theme.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources.
Religious content
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Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy elements present.
Occult / demonology
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No real-world occult content present.
Political content
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Moderate themes of social inequity and corruption in justice system.
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Minor themes of coercion and power abuse implied in antagonist's actions.
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