fiction horror mystery thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced

464 pages | first published 1997

Edition information

Description

Hidden deep beneath Manhattan lies a warren of tunnels, sewers, and galleries, mostly forgotten by those who walk the streets above. There lies the ultimate secret of the Museum Beast. When two grotesquely deformed skeletons are found deep in the ...
Browse similar books...

Plus

Book information

Content Warnings

Submitted by users as part of their reviews

Expand filter menu View summary

See all...

Community Reviews

Summary of 1371 reviews

Moods

mysterious 90%
adventurous 83%
dark 80%
tense 59%
challenging 14%
informative 11%
reflective 4%
emotional 2%
funny 2%
sad 2%

Pace

fast 52%
medium 43%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 74% | A mix: 22% | Character: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 22%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 65% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.82

See all reviews...