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Synopsis
"At the height of World War II, a killer preys on the young men of a quiet Texas town. The murders are calculated, vicious, and they are just beginning. Sheriff Tom Rabbit and his men are baffled and the community he serves is terrified of the monster lurking their streets. The only clues the killer leaves behind are painted snuffboxes containing notes written in German. As the panic builds all eyes turn toward a quiet man with secrets of his own..."--Cover p. [4].
The German: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This dark historical fantasy contains serial murders of young men, strong violence, and themes of wartime prejudice and homophobia in 1940s Texas. The investigation centers on a killer leaving cryptic German clues while targeting a vulnerable community.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include graphic violence, murder, and death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers who enjoy dark historical mysteries with fantasy elements will be gripped by this atmospheric WWII-era serial killer hunt.