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The Straw Men

Michael Marshall (2001)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age18+
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Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentNone
LanguageModerate

Trigger warnings

KidnappingMurderTortureViolenceSerial KillerChild Harm

Positive tags

Not yet tagged

Protagonist archetypes

Multiple POVs

Tropes

AntiheroMorally Gray ProtagonistMultiple POVsUrban Fantasy

Themes

EvilSurvivalJusticeDeathViolenceCrime

Synopsis

Sarah Becker is the fifth girl to be abducted by a homicidal maniac. Judging from the state of the bodies that have been found, her long hair will be hacked off and she will be tortured. She has about a week to live.

The Straw Men: content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

This book contains graphic descriptions of serial murder, torture, and abduction. The content involves extreme violence against women and disturbing psychological themes unsuitable for younger readers.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include child harm, torture, murder, and kidnapping (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

This is not appropriate for kids or teens—it's an adult thriller about a serial killer.

Tags

Psychological ThrillerCrime FictionHorrorSerial Killer