A Field of Darkness
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006
308
Novel • Fiction
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Mystery & Crime Fiction•
Modern Classic FictionSyracuse, New York • 1980s
2006
Adult
18+ years
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
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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.
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.
1,946 ratings
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308
Novel • Fiction
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Mystery & Crime Fiction•
Modern Classic FictionSyracuse, New York • 1980s
2006
Adult
18+ years
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