Every Dead Thing (Charlie Parker, #1)
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Novel • Fiction
New York City • 1990s
2000
Adult
18+ years
Every Dead Thing by John Connolly follows a former NYPD detective, Charlie Parker, as he investigates the brutal murder of his family. Parker's search for the killer leads him into a world of darkness and supernatural elements, driving him to confront his own past and the nature of evil.
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Every Dead Thing by John Connolly receives praise for its gripping and atmospheric storytelling, blending crime fiction with elements of the supernatural. Readers appreciate the complex protagonist, Charlie Parker, and the well-crafted plot. However, some criticize the graphic violence and convoluted narrative. Overall, it’s an intense and engaging read for genre enthusiasts.
A reader who would enjoy John Connolly's Every Dead Thing is likely a fan of dark, atmospheric crime thrillers with a blend of psychological depth and supernatural elements. Comparable books include James Lee Burke's In the Electric Mist with Confederate Dead and Thomas Harris's The Silence of the Lambs.
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Every Dead Thing marked the debut of Charlie Parker, a recurring character in John Connolly's series, and was first published in 1999.
The novel won both the Shamus Award for Best First Novel and the Bram Stoker Award for Best First Novel, showcasing its blend of crime and supernatural elements.
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467
Novel • Fiction
New York City • 1990s
2000
Adult
18+ years
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