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Long Bright River by Liz Moore follows Philadelphia police officer Mickey as she searches the crime-ridden Kensington district for her missing, drug-addicted sister, Kacey, while a serial killer targets women in the area. The narrative alternates between current investigation efforts and Mickey's memories of their troubled upbringing with their grandmother, exploring themes such as toxic families and systemic abuse. The book includes topics of overdose, drug addiction, and familial estrangement.