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The Storm King

Brendan Duffy
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The Storm King

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018

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Brendan Duffy

The Storm King

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

391

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

Greystone Lake, New York • Contemporary

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Storm King by Brendan Duffy follows a man who returns to his hometown years after a tragic accident. As he confronts his past, a powerful storm threatens both the town and his buried secrets. Themes of memory, guilt, and redemption unfold amid the escalating natural and emotional turmoil.

Mysterious

Dark

Suspenseful

Nostalgic

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

3.7

1,532 ratings

60%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Storm King by Brendan Duffy is a suspenseful thriller that effectively intertwines past and present in a small-town mystery. The novel is praised for its atmospheric setting and complex characters, though some readers find the plot a bit convoluted. Overall, it offers an engaging and emotionally charged narrative with unexpected twists.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Storm King?

Readers who enjoy The Storm King by Brendan Duffy typically appreciate atmospheric thrillers with complex characters and dark secrets. Fans of Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn and The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins may find this novel captivating for its suspense and psychological depth.

3.7

1,532 ratings

60%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

391

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

Greystone Lake, New York • Contemporary

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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