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The Accident

Linwood Barclay
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The Accident

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011

Book Brief

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Linwood Barclay

The Accident

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

386

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

Connecticut • 2010s

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Accident, a construction contractor navigates turmoil after his wife dies in a suspicious car crash. He uncovers dangerous secrets linking her death to a broader criminal network. As he investigates, he faces challenges that put his family at risk, revealing the complex interplay of personal and criminal lives.

Suspenseful

Mysterious

Dark

Unnerving

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.2

24,999 ratings

77%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Linwood Barclay's The Accident delivers a gripping tale filled with suspense and unexpected twists. Positively, readers appreciate its fast-paced narrative and well-developed characters. Some critics, however, find the plot somewhat predictable and the character motivations lacking depth. Overall, it's a thrilling read for fans of suspense novels.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Accident?

A reader who enjoys The Accident by Linwood Barclay is likely a fan of fast-paced thrillers with intricate plots, similar to Harlan Coben's Tell No One. They appreciate suspenseful narratives with unexpected twists and are drawn to exploring themes of deception and betrayal in suburban settings.

4.2

24,999 ratings

77%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

386

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

Connecticut • 2010s

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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