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Montana

Gwen Florio
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Montana

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013

Book Brief

Gwen Florio

Montana

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Details
Pages

258

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Montana • 2010s

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Montana, a murder-mystery thriller by Gwen Florio, follows protagonist Lola Wicks, freshly returned from a journalistic mission covering the conflict in Afghanistan, who discovers that her close friend Mary Alice has been murdered in her cabin in the rural community of Magpie, Montana. The killer leaves behind a series of clues so personal to Mary Alice that only Lola is equipped to properly follow them. Lola finds herself stuck in Magpie with the local Sheriff, trying to sniff out the secrets that led to Mary Alice's death. This book features descriptions of violent crime and murder.

Suspenseful

Dark

Gritty

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

4.0

761 ratings

66%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Gwen Florio's Montana has garnered praise for its vivid depiction of the rural American West and a strong, relatable protagonist. Critics applaud Florio's gripping storytelling and atmospheric writing. However, some reviews note that the plot can be predictable. Overall, Montana is recommended for its compelling characters and evocative setting.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Montana?

Readers who enjoy gritty, atmospheric crime novels with strong female protagonists will appreciate Montana by Gwen Florio. Fans of C.J. Box's Joe Pickett series or Nevada Barr's Anna Pigeon mysteries, which also feature rugged settings and compelling suspense, will find much to like in this book.

4.0

761 ratings

66%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

258

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Montana • 2010s

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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