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The Deep Dark Descending

Allen Eskens
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The Deep Dark Descending

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017

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Allen Eskens

The Deep Dark Descending

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

281

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

Minnesota • Contemporary

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Deep Dark Descending by Allen Eskens, homicide detective Max Rupert is profoundly affected upon discovering new evidence about his wife's tragic death. As he delves deeper into the investigation, Rupert grapples with intense emotions, balancing his need for justice against the risk of losing himself to vengeance.

Dark

Suspenseful

Mysterious

Gritty

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.2

13,997 ratings

75%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Deep Dark Descending by Allen Eskens is lauded for its gripping, fast-paced narrative and deep character development. Reviewers praise the moral complexity and emotional depth. However, some note predictability in parts of the plot. Overall, it's a compelling mystery that intertwines suspense with personal dilemmas effectively.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Deep Dark Descending?

Readers who relish suspenseful, morally complex thrillers akin to John Grisham's The Whistler or Tana French's In the Woods will find The Deep Dark Descending by Allen Eskens captivating. Its blend of mystery and emotional depth appeals to those who enjoy probing the dark intricacies of the human psyche.

4.2

13,997 ratings

75%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

281

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

Minnesota • Contemporary

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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