fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious fast-paced

390 pages | first published 2002

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The bestselling author of The Surgeon returns—and so does that chilling novel’s diabolical villain. Though held behind bars, Warren Hoyt still haunts a helpless city, seeming to bequeath his evil legacy to a student all-too-diligent . . . and all-...
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Summary of 1805 reviews

Moods

dark 84%
tense 83%
mysterious 73%
challenging 16%
adventurous 15%
emotional 3%
sad 3%
informative 1%
reflective 1%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 43%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 46% | A mix: 36% | Character: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 17% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.92

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