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An anthology of stories exploring nicotine's allure and dangers, curated by Lee Child with varied literary styles.
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An anthology of stories exploring nicotine's allure and dangers, curated by Lee Child with varied literary styles.
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Lee Child recruits Joyce Carol Oates, Jonathan Ames, Cara Black, and others to reveal nicotine’s scintillating alter egos.
In recent years, nicotine has become as verboten as many hard drugs. The literary styles in this volume are as varied as the moral quandaries herein, and the authors have successfully unleashed their incandescent imaginations on the subject matter, fashioning an immensely addictive collection.
Featuring brand-new stories by: Lee Child, Joyce Carol Oates, Jonathan Ames,...
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What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Moderate sexual content with some explicit references in certain stories. To coercion or assault in select narratives.
Violence & gore
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Moderate violence in some stories; occasional graphic depictions.
Profanity
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Moderate use of strong language in several stories.
Substance use
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Extreme focus on nicotine use; often glamorized, with addiction themes.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Minor presence of LGBTQIA+ characters in some stories.
Religious content
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Minor religious references in select stories; not central.
Magic & witchcraft
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No evidence found in available sources.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Moderate social commentary on nicotine's cultural role.
Self-harm / suicide
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Minor mentions of self-destructive behavior tied to smoking.
Abuse & suffering
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Moderate depictions of emotional or physical suffering related to addiction. To coercion or assault in select narratives.
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