The Scorpion's Tail by Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child

416 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction mystery adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

From #1 bestselling authors Preston & Child comes a thrilling novel following archaeologist Nora Kelly and FBI Agent Corrie Swanson as they work together to solve a twisted crime that reaches far beyond any of their worst fears.Following the a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 411 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
mysterious 89%
tense 57%
dark 12%
informative 12%
challenging 8%
emotional 4%
funny 4%
hopeful 2%
reflective 2%

Pace

fast 58%
medium 35%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 55% | A mix: 44%

Strong character development?

No: 48% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 43% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 51% | No: 43% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 72% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

3.93

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