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Every Dead Thing (Charlie Parker, #1)

John Connolly
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Every Dead Thing (Charlie Parker, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2000

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John Connolly

Every Dead Thing (Charlie Parker, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2000
Book Details
Pages

467

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • 1990s

Publication Year

2000

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

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.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

37,485 ratings

73%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Every Dead Thing (Charlie Parker, #1)?

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.

4.1

37,485 ratings

73%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Fun Facts

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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Book Details
Pages

467

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • 1990s

Publication Year

2000

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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