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Deeper Than the Dead (Oak Knoll, #1)

Tami Hoag
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Deeper Than the Dead (Oak Knoll, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009

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Tami Hoag

Deeper Than the Dead (Oak Knoll, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

432

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Oak Knoll, California • 1980s

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Deeper Than the Dead by Tami Hoag is a suspenseful novel that follows individuals connected by a chilling murder in a small California town in 1985. As an FBI profiler and local detectives seek to uncover the truth, the impact on multiple lives unfolds with each clue leading them deeper into dark secrets and dangerous discoveries.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

33,741 ratings

81%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Tami Hoag's Deeper Than the Dead captivates with a gripping plot and well-developed characters, drawing readers into a tense, complex thriller. The novel excels in building suspense and exploring psychological depth, though some found its pacing uneven and certain scenes excessively graphic. Overall, it's a compelling read for mystery and crime enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Deeper Than the Dead (Oak Knoll, #1)?

A reader who thrives on gripping psychological thrillers with intense crime-solving dynamics would enjoy Deeper Than the Dead by Tami Hoag. Fans of Thomas Harris's The Silence of the Lambs or Karin Slaughter's works will appreciate its suspense, complex characters, and intricate plots.

4.3

33,741 ratings

81%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

432

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Oak Knoll, California • 1980s

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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