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Dark of the Moon (Virgil Flowers, #1)

John Sandford
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Dark of the Moon (Virgil Flowers, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007

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John Sandford

Dark of the Moon (Virgil Flowers, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

373

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Concord, Minnesota • Contemporary

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Dark of the Moon by John Sandford follows Virgil Flowers, an investigator assigned to solve a series of brutal murders in rural Minnesota. As Flowers delves deeper, he uncovers dark secrets and faces increasing danger, striving to piece together the puzzle and stop the killer before more lives are lost.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

52,082 ratings

76%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

John Sandford's Dark of the Moon delivers a compelling and intense plot with rich character development and suspenseful twists. Critics praise Sandford's engaging narrative style and well-crafted mystery. However, some readers find the pacing uneven in parts and the conclusion somewhat predictable. Overall, it remains a solid addition to the series.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Dark of the Moon (Virgil Flowers, #1)?

Readers who enjoy fast-paced, suspenseful thrillers with complex characters and intricate plotting will gravitate toward John Sandford's Dark of the Moon. Fans of Michael Connelly's The Lincoln Lawyer or James Patterson's Along Came a Spider will find a similar blend of grit and intrigue in Sandford’s work.

4.2

52,082 ratings

76%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

373

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Concord, Minnesota • Contemporary

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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