More Heat Than Light: Carter Peterson Mystery Series Book 4

More Heat Than Light: Carter Peterson Mystery Series Book 4

Al Boudreau

  • 4.5 out of 5
  • 52 ratings
  • 228 pages
  • PG

Overall Content Rating: Parental Guidance PG

The story unfolds in a contemporary mystery or crime-investigation setting, with reporters, lawyers, and police chasing leads, media pressure, and questions about suspects and evidence. Tone is procedural and conversational rather than graphic. For language and mature references, expect occasional mild swearing, a few insults in heated dialogue, and brief mentions that someone kept adult publications and posters at home. Physical violence is discussed in investigative terms; sampled wording for harm is mostly figurative. There is no pattern of graphic violence, explicit sexual scenes, or heavy profanity in the material reviewed.

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Crude Mild

3

Characters sometimes call others foolish or contemptible during arguments, court-related talk, or frustration about the case.

Amazon reviews mentioning crude

Specific words
  • idiot: 3

Profanity Mild

1

Strong language is rare. One line uses mild exclamation while grieving; other similar-looking wording is about evidence, not swearing.

Amazon reviews mentioning profanity

Specific words
  • damn: 1

Sex Mild

3

Sexual content is referenced in passing, not shown in detail. Dialogue mentions adult magazines and explicit material at a residence, and characters use insults about promiscuity when describing acquaintances.

Amazon reviews mentioning sex

Specific words
  • porn: 1
  • slut: 1
  • whore: 1

About this book

Private investigator Carter Peterson and partner Sarah Woods agree to take on a case involving intimidation hurled at a local radio personality. The female talk jockey’s style involves a head-on approach toward controversial topics, seldom backing down from verbal combat with callers. Battles which often end in heated, on-air debate. What begins as a threat-assessment job for Carter and Sarah soon turns into a full-blown murder investigation. Can the PI pair determine who’s responsible for this rising celebrity’s demise, or will their case produce More Heat Than Light? Read more