Dead Scared
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012
384
Novel • Fiction
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Mystery & Crime Fiction•
British LiteratureCambridge, England • 2010s
2012
Adult
18+ years
In Dead Scared by Sharon J. Bolton, individuals in a Cambridge college experience a series of mysterious suicides. A young detective, Lacey Flint, collaborates with psychiatrist Evi Oliver to investigate the disturbing events. Their inquiry leads them through psychological and sinister elements, revealing deeper truths. The novel explores mental health, power dynamics, and fear.
Suspenseful
Dark
Unnerving
Mysterious
Challenging
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Dead Scared by Sharon J. Bolton is praised for its gripping psychological suspense and well-drawn characters, particularly Lacey Flint. The dark atmosphere and intricate plot keep readers engaged, although some feel the pace lags midway. Overall, it successfully blends crime and psychological elements, appealing to thriller enthusiasts.
Readers who relish psychological thrillers with dark academia themes will enjoy Dead Scared by Sharon J. Bolton. Fans of Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl and Ruth Ware’s The Woman in Cabin 10 will appreciate this gripping tale of mystery and suspense woven into an academic setting.
15,298 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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384
Novel • Fiction
•
Mystery & Crime Fiction•
British LiteratureCambridge, England • 2010s
2012
Adult
18+ years
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