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Devil's Bridge

Linda Fairstein · 2015

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Devil's Bridge by Linda Fairstein. This book is content notes include Frightening scenes, Death of a character, Strong language; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Good role models.

Book 17 · Alexandra CooperSource checked

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsFrightening scenes 4/5 · Death of a character 3/5 · Strong language 3/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 3/5 · Good role models 3/5
Series positionBook 17 · Alexandra Cooper
Recommendation2.8/5

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: frightening scenes.

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Courage & resilience; strongest caution: frightening scenes.

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Frightening scenes 4/5
Recommendation 2.8/5

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes4/5
  • Death of a character3/5
  • Strong language3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Good role models3/5
  • Positive messages3/5

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Series progression

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Next volumeBook 18 · Killer LookStrongest cautions: Death of a character 4/5 · Violence 4/5Open next review →
  1. Book 1 · Final Jeopardy (Alexandra Cooper Mysteries
    Death of a character3/5Frightening scenes3/5Sexual content & nudity3/5Strong language3/5Violence3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Graphic injury2/5Romance2/5Products & advertising1/5
    Starting point
  2. Book 2 · Likely to Die
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Graphic injury3/5Sexual content & nudity3/5Strong language3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Products & advertising1/5Romance1/5
    Gets more intense
  3. Book 3 · Cold Hit (Alexandra Cooper, #3)
    Death of a character4/5Sexual content & nudity4/5Violence4/5Frightening scenes3/5Graphic injury3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Strong language2/5Romance1/5
    Gets gentler
  4. Book 4 · The deadhouse
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Graphic injury3/5Strong language3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Romance2/5Sexual content & nudity2/5Products & advertising1/5
    Gets more intense
  5. Book 5 · The bone vault
    Death of a character4/5Violence4/5Frightening scenes3/5Graphic injury3/5Strong language3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Romance2/5Sexual content & nudity2/5Products & advertising1/5Religious themes1/5
    About the same
  6. Book 6 · The Kills
    Death of a character4/5Violence4/5Frightening scenes3/5Graphic injury3/5Sexual content & nudity3/5Strong language3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Romance2/5Products & advertising1/5
    About the same
  7. Book 7 · Entombed
    Death of a character4/5Violence4/5Frightening scenes3/5Graphic injury3/5Sexual content & nudity3/5Strong language3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Romance2/5Products & advertising1/5Religious themes1/5
    About the same
  8. Book 8 · Death Dance (Alexandra Cooper, #8)
    Death of a character4/5Violence4/5Frightening scenes3/5Sexual content & nudity3/5Strong language3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Graphic injury2/5Romance2/5Products & advertising1/5
    Gets gentler
  9. Book 9 · Bad blood
    Death of a character4/5Violence4/5Frightening scenes3/5Graphic injury3/5Sexual content & nudity3/5Strong language3/5Romance2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Products & advertising1/5
    About the same
  10. Book 10 · Killer Heat
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Graphic injury3/5Sexual content & nudity3/5Strong language3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Romance2/5Products & advertising1/5Religious themes1/5
    Gets more intense
  11. Book 11 · Lethal Legacy
    Death of a character4/5Violence4/5Frightening scenes3/5Graphic injury3/5Sexual content & nudity2/5Strong language2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Products & advertising1/5Romance1/5
    Gets gentler
  12. Book 12 · Hell gate
    Death of a character4/5Violence4/5Frightening scenes3/5Graphic injury3/5Sexual content & nudity3/5Strong language3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Romance2/5Products & advertising1/5Religious themes1/5
    Gets more intense
  13. Book 13 · Silent Mercy
    Death of a character4/5Violence4/5Frightening scenes3/5Sexual content & nudity3/5Graphic injury2/5Strong language2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Products & advertising1/5Religious themes1/5Romance1/5
    Gets gentler
  14. Book 15 · Death Angel
    Death of a character4/5Violence4/5Frightening scenes3/5Graphic injury3/5Sexual content & nudity3/5Strong language3/5Romance2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Products & advertising1/5
    Gets more intense
  15. Book 16 · Terminal City
    Death of a character4/5Violence4/5Frightening scenes3/5Graphic injury2/5Sexual content & nudity2/5Strong language2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Products & advertising1/5Romance1/5
    Gets gentler
  16. Book 17 · Devil's Bridge
    Frightening scenes4/5Death of a character3/5Strong language3/5Violence3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Graphic injury2/5Romance2/5Sexual content & nudity2/5Products & advertising1/5
    Gets more intense
  17. Book 18 · Killer Look
    Death of a character4/5Violence4/5Frightening scenes3/5Graphic injury3/5Sexual content & nudity3/5Strong language3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Romance2/5Products & advertising1/5
    Gets more intense
  18. Book 20 · Blood Oath
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Graphic injury3/5Sexual content & nudity3/5Strong language3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Romance2/5LGBTQIA characters1/5Products & advertising1/5Religious themes1/5
    Gets more intense

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What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

References to real New York City locations and brands for atmosphere.

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

The central plot revolves around the investigation of a murder.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Includes some clinical descriptions of crime scenes and forensic findings.

Strong language3/5
Why this rating?

Gritty adult dialogue and moderate profanity are likely present with some frequency.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Light romantic elements common to the series but not the primary focus.

Frightening scenes4/5
Why this rating?

Kidnapping, stalking, pursuit, and the threat of a violent offender create sustained, intense suspense and danger.

Sexual content & nudity2/5
Why this rating?

Sexual-crime themes and disturbing adult references are relevant to the investigation, but sexual content is not the main focus.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Casual social drinking appears in the adult setting; substance use is background material rather than a central theme.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Includes descriptions of murder, assault, and criminal violence typical of police procedurals.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Characters face abduction, danger, and threatening criminals with persistence and professional bravery.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Encourages analytical thinking and interest in history.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Features a range of characters in various roles in NYC society.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Offers insight into the legal process and NYC history.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Character cooperation is present in professional contexts.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Focuses on the pursuit of justice and the uncovering of truth.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Investigators demonstrate expertise, determination, and responsibility, though the adult crime setting includes morally troubling behavior.

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