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The Chessmen (Lewis Trilogy, #3)

Peter May
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The Chessmen (Lewis Trilogy, #3)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013

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Peter May

The Chessmen (Lewis Trilogy, #3)

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

383

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Isle Of Lewis • Contemporary

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Chessmen by Peter May follows a former detective, Fin Macleod, as he confronts his past on the Isle of Lewis. When a plane wreckage is discovered in a loch, buried secrets emerge, leading Fin through a complex investigation involving his friends and his own history. It's a tale of mystery and personal revelation.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

35,167 ratings

82%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Chessmen by Peter May delivers a gripping continuation to the Lewis Trilogy, praised for its atmospheric setting and intricate plotting. Readers appreciate the compelling character development and vivid depiction of the Isle of Lewis. Some criticize the pacing and predictability of certain twists. Overall, a strong addition to the series.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Chessmen (Lewis Trilogy, #3)?

A reader who appreciates The Chessmen by Peter May enjoys atmospheric thrillers with a strong sense of place and character-driven mysteries. Fans of Tana French's In the Woods and Stieg Larsson's The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo will find similar appeal in May's intricate plotting and evocative descriptions of the Scottish Hebrides.

4.2

35,167 ratings

82%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

383

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Isle Of Lewis • Contemporary

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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