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Fever of the Bone

Val McDermid
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Fever of the Bone

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009

Book Brief

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Val McDermid

Fever of the Bone

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

448

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 2000s

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Fever of the Bone by Val McDermid follows detective Tony Hill and DCI Carol Jordan as they investigate a series of murders connected by online interactions. The narrative delves into the psychological aspects of crime, exploring themes of identity and technology's impact on personal relationships.

Suspenseful

Dark

Mysterious

Gritty

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.4

13,974 ratings

85%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Fever of the Bone by Val McDermid is praised for its gripping plot and strong character development, particularly that of its protagonists, Tony Hill and Carol Jordan. The novel's complex narrative and intricate details enhance its suspense. However, some readers find the pacing uneven, with occasional slow passages. Despite this, it successfully maintains tension and intrigue.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Fever of the Bone?

A reader who enjoys Fever of the Bone by Val McDermid likely appreciates psychological thrillers with complex characters and intricate plots. Fans of Thomas Harris' The Silence of the Lambs or Stieg Larsson's The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo will find similar tension and depth in McDermid's work.

4.4

13,974 ratings

85%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

448

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 2000s

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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