Plot Summary

The Styx

Jonathon King
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The Styx

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009

Book Brief

Jonathon King

The Styx

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

266

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Florida Everglades • Contemporary

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Set in 1903 Florida, The Styx by Jonathon King follows Michael Byrne, a Pinkerton detective, who investigates corruption in New York before heading south on a personal mission to find his brother. Amidst a backdrop of racial and social tensions, Byrne uncovers a series of intricate deceptions involving murder, land deals, and power struggles, culminating in his struggle for justice. The book includes depictions of racism, classism, and violence.

Mysterious

Dark

Suspenseful

Unnerving

Gritty

Reviews & Readership

4.0

216 ratings

69%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Jonathon King's The Styx offers a gripping narrative with well-developed characters and a compelling plot, capturing readers' attention from start to finish. Positive reviews praise its atmospheric writing and suspenseful twists. However, some critique the pacing as uneven in parts. Overall, it's a strong entry in the crime thriller genre that keeps readers engaged.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Styx?

Readers who enjoy Jonathon King's The Styx would likely appreciate suspenseful, atmospheric crime thrillers with strong, well-developed characters. Fans of Dennis Lehane's Shutter Island or Michael Connelly's The Lincoln Lawyer will find similar dark mysteries and gripping narratives.

4.0

216 ratings

69%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

266

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Florida Everglades • Contemporary

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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