NYPD detective Ellie Hatcher probes the apparent suicide of a teen girl linked to wealth and street life, exposing hidden abuse and trauma.
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NYPD detective Ellie Hatcher probes the apparent suicide of a teen girl linked to wealth and street life, exposing hidden abuse and trauma.
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Detective Ellie Hatcher will be forced to uncover the truth behind the apparent suicide of a teenaged girl with intriguing connections to both New York’s wealthiest—and its most dispossessed. This addictive thriller from acclaimed suspense writer Alafair Burke draws its details from the author’s own experiences as a criminal law professor and deputy district attorney, creating an exhilarating, true-to-life tale of crime and its consequences that is perfect for fans of Laura Lippman, Harlan Coben...
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will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Mentions of an affair and repeated rape in backstory; focus remains on psychological aftermath
Violence & gore
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Minimal graphic violence; investigation centers on evidence and motives
Profanity
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No profanity depicted
Substance use
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Prescription drug abuse and addiction themes integrated into plot
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQ+ characters or themes present
Religious content
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No religious themes present
Magic & witchcraft
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No magic or witchcraft present
Occult / demonology
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No occult content present
Political content
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Touches on corruption and class disparity without strong messaging
Self-harm / suicide
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Teen suicide central to plot; investigation questions if murder or self-inflicted
Abuse & suffering
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Child sexual abuse, rape, and trauma explored through multiple characters' histories
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