
A haunted ex-killer seeks vengeance, unraveling a fragile peace in a gripping thriller.
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A haunted ex-killer seeks vengeance, unraveling a fragile peace in a gripping thriller.
Winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Best Thriller Sooner or later, everybody pays. Gerry Fegan, a former paramilitary contract killer, is haunted by the ghosts of the 12 people he has slaughtered. Every night, on the point of losing his mind, he drowns their screams in drink. His solution is to kill those who engineered their deaths. From the greedy politicians to the corrupt security forces, the street thugs to the complacent bystanders who let it happen, all are called to account. B...
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Extreme violence; graphic depictions of murder and brutality central to the plot.
Moderate use of strong language throughout the narrative.
Frequent alcohol use as coping mechanism; addiction themes present.
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Minor references to religious or cultural divides in conflict setting.
Minor supernatural elements with ghosts haunting the protagonist.
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Strong focus on political corruption and historical conflict in Northern Ireland.
Brief mentions of mental anguish and potential self-destructive behavior.
Moderate depictions of systemic violence and suffering due to conflict.
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