Art historian Tom Stratton reunites with his mentor in China, only to witness the man's mysterious death after visiting an ancient tomb.
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Art historian Tom Stratton reunites with his mentor in China, only to witness the man's mysterious death after visiting an ancient tomb.
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From Carl Hiaasen and the distinguished foreign correspondent Bill Montalbano comes a relentless novel of treachery and murder set in the clenched society of China, where even tomorrow’s weather is a state secret. David Wang, a Chinese-American art historian, dies shortly after a visit to an ancient tomb housing priceless artifacts.
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Romance & sex
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Brief mentions of lust and desire; no explicit scenes depicted.
Violence & gore
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Frequent violence including murder, assassination by cobra, and graphic interrogation scenes.
Profanity
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Minimal use of strong language; not a central focus.
Substance use
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No substance use depicted.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ characters or themes present.
Religious content
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No religious themes present.
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult themes present.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Strong focus on political intrigue and cultural tensions in 1980s China.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide themes present.
Abuse & suffering
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Brief references to systemic suffering in a controlled society; not central.
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