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Gideon's Sword (Gideon Crew, #1)

Lincoln Child, Douglas Preston
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Gideon's Sword (Gideon Crew, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011

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Lincoln Child, Douglas Preston

Gideon's Sword (Gideon Crew, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011
Book Details
Pages

342

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • Contemporary

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Gideon's Sword by Lincoln Child and Douglas Preston follows Gideon Crew, a skilled operative with a troubled past, who undertakes a mission to recover a valuable weapon. Fighting against time, Gideon navigates numerous obstacles and adversaries in a high-stakes adventure.

Reviews & Readership

3.9

22,809 ratings

61%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Gideon's Sword by Lincoln Child and Douglas Preston delivers high-paced action with a charismatic protagonist. While fans praise the book's thrilling sequences and compelling storyline, some critics find the character development lacking and the plot somewhat predictable. Overall, it's an engaging read for those who enjoy fast-moving adventure novels.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Gideon's Sword (Gideon Crew, #1)?

A reader who enjoys fast-paced thrillers with a blend of smart, resourceful protagonists will appreciate Gideon's Sword by Lincoln Child and Douglas Preston. Fans of Lee Child's Jack Reacher series or Dan Brown's Robert Langdon novels will find similar excitement and intellectual intrigue here.

3.9

22,809 ratings

61%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

342

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • Contemporary

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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