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A Field of Darkness

Cornelia Read
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A Field of Darkness

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006

Book Brief

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Cornelia Read

A Field of Darkness

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

308

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

Syracuse, New York • 1980s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In A Field of Darkness, Cornelia Read introduces a person-first narrative featuring Madeline Dare, a former debutante turned journalist. Madeline uncovers her family's dark secrets while investigating a series of cold case murders in Syracuse, New York. Her journey combines elements of mystery, personal discovery, and social commentary, unfolding against a backdrop of societal contrasts.

Dark

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Gritty

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

3.7

1,946 ratings

54%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Cornelia Read's A Field of Darkness offers a gripping mystery with a richly drawn protagonist. Readers applaud its witty, incisive prose and vivid setting. However, some criticize its pacing and complexity. Overall, it's an engaging debut, blending humor with suspense, though not without moments that may challenge the reader's focus.

Who should read this

Who Should Read A Field of Darkness?

A reader who enjoys A Field of Darkness by Cornelia Read likely appreciates gritty, character-driven mysteries with wit and dark humor. Fans of Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl or Tana French's In the Woods will find a similar appeal in Read's engaging prose and complex protagonists.

3.7

1,946 ratings

54%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

308

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

Syracuse, New York • 1980s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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