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Synopsis
When the Earth is doomed by an imminent and unavoidable asteroid collision, New Hampshire homicide detective Hank Palace considers the worth of his job in a world destined to end in six months and investigates a suspicious suicide that nobody else cares abou--
Is The Last Policeman appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This apocalyptic mystery explores suicide, depression, and existential dread as humanity faces extinction. Contains moderate violence related to crime investigation and mature philosophical themes about death and purpose.
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This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include suicide, death, and mass death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens drawn to thought-provoking mysteries will appreciate this detective story set against humanity's final days.