420 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780892962839
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: New York: Mysterious Press
Publication date: 01 September 1988
Description
The D. A.'s brass, a sheriff's deputy, and a rough-and-tumble bagman are unknowingly chasing a nightmare in this thrilling novel from the author of "some of the most powerful crime novels ever written" (New York Times). The author of The Black Dah...
Community Reviews Summary of 514 reviews
Moods
mysterious 86%
tense 73%
challenging 52%
adventurous 34%
sad 34%
emotional 21%
reflective 13%
informative 8%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 44% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 45% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
No: 65% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 65% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 15%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Gun violence, SuicideModerate
Domestic abuse, Drug use, IncestMinor
Animal cruelty
420 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780892962839
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: New York: Mysterious Press
Publication date: 01 September 1988
Description
The D. A.'s brass, a sheriff's deputy, and a rough-and-tumble bagman are unknowingly chasing a nightmare in this thrilling novel from the author of "some of the most powerful crime novels ever written" (New York Times). The author of The Black Dah...
Community Reviews Summary of 514 reviews
Moods
mysterious 86%
tense 73%
challenging 52%
adventurous 34%
sad 34%
emotional 21%
reflective 13%
informative 8%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 44% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 45% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
No: 65% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 65% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 15%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Gun violence, SuicideModerate
Domestic abuse, Drug use, IncestMinor
Animal cruelty