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Synopsis
Using his photographic memory in his career as a private investigator, Disciple Manning takes a case involving a missing girl that brings him to the Pennsylvania compound of a cult that believes the Earth is about to be engulfed by the sun, a case that is complicated by the hate activities of a neo-Nazi organization.
Disciple of the Dog: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This adult noir-inflected mystery features cult activity, neo-Nazi hate groups, mature themes about extremism and delusion, and the psychological complexity of a protagonist with unusual cognitive abilities. Strong language and potentially disturbing content involving hate groups make this appropriate only for mature readers.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include cult activity, hate groups, and extremism (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers who enjoy hard-boiled detective stories with philosophical depth will find this protagonist's photographic memory gives him an unusual edge in investigating a cult.