Coffin Road
Coffin Road
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Brief
Beta303
Novel • Fiction
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Mystery & Crime Fiction•
British LiteratureOuter Hebrides • Contemporary
2016
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Coffin Road by Peter May, an individual wakes up on a Scottish island with no memory, desperately trying to uncover their identity. The narrative intricately weaves together a scientist's mysterious death, bee conservation, and a teenager's quest for truth, creating a compelling tale of self-discovery and environmental intrigue.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Dark
Gritty
Reviews & Readership
30,285 ratings
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Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Review Roundup
Coffin Road by Peter May is praised for its gripping narrative and atmospheric setting on the Isle of Harris. Readers appreciate the well-crafted suspense and complex characters. However, some find the plot's pacing uneven and certain twists predictable. Overall, it's a compelling mystery that immerses readers in its sense of place and intrigue.
Who Should Read Coffin Road?
Readers who enjoy atmospheric, suspenseful mysteries with a strong sense of place, similar to Peter May's The Blackhouse or Ann Cleeves' Shetland series, will likely appreciate Coffin Road. Ideal for those who enjoy intricate plots and well-drawn characters in remote locales.
30,285 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
303
Novel • Fiction
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Mystery & Crime Fiction•
British LiteratureOuter Hebrides • Contemporary
2016
Adult
18+ years
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