Plot Summary

The Night Bird

Brian Freeman
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The Night Bird

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017

Book Brief

Brian Freeman

The Night Bird

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

362

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

San Francisco • Contemporary

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Night Bird by Brian Freeman follows homicide detective Frost Easton and psychiatrist Frankie Stein as they investigate a series of mysterious deaths in San Francisco, where women experience psychotic breaks leading to self-harm. They uncover a link to Frankie’s controversial therapy, while a sinister figure known as the Night Bird uses psychological manipulation to terrorize them. The novel addresses distressing themes related to mental health and traumatic experiences.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Dark

Unnerving

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.2

55,087 ratings

80%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Brian Freeman's The Night Bird is praised for its gripping, fast-paced narrative and well-developed characters. Reviewers appreciate the intricate plot and psychological depth, but some critique its predictability and occasional lapses in plausibility. Overall, it is well-regarded for maintaining suspense and delivering a satisfying thriller experience.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Night Bird?

A reader who enjoys psychological thrillers with complex characters and unexpected twists would appreciate The Night Bird by Brian Freeman. Comparable to fans of Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl and Paula Hawkins’ The Girl on the Train, this novel appeals to those who relish suspenseful, fast-paced narratives with a dark, twisted edge.

4.2

55,087 ratings

80%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

362

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

San Francisco • Contemporary

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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