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The Angel of Darkness (Dr. Laszlo Kreizler, #2)

Caleb Carr
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The Angel of Darkness (Dr. Laszlo Kreizler, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010

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Caleb Carr

The Angel of Darkness (Dr. Laszlo Kreizler, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010
Book Details
Pages

770

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • 1890s

Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Angel of Darkness by Caleb Carr follows a team led by Dr. Laszlo Kreizler as they investigate the kidnapping of a Spanish diplomat's child in 1897 New York. This historical thriller explores themes of psychological profiling and the complexities of the human psyche while navigating the darker aspects of society and human behavior.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

33,998 ratings

75%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Caleb Carr's The Angel of Darkness weaves a gripping, atmospheric thriller with rich historical details and dynamic characters. Readers praise its immersive 19th-century New York setting and complex narrative, though some find the pacing uneven and the extensive historical minutiae can be overwhelming. Overall, a compelling sequel to The Alienist.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Angel of Darkness (Dr. Laszlo Kreizler, #2)?

A reader who delights in historical thrillers with rich psychological depth, similar to Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes series or Erik Larson's The Devil in the White City, would thoroughly enjoy Caleb Carr’s The Angel of Darkness. This novel appeals to those intrigued by late 19th-century criminology and dark mysteries.

4.3

33,998 ratings

75%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

770

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • 1890s

Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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