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The Taken Ones

Jess Lourey
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The Taken Ones

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023

Book Brief

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Jess Lourey

The Taken Ones

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023
Book Details
Pages

339

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

Minnesota • 1980s

Publication Year

2023

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Taken Ones by Jess Lourey follows a detective investigating the mysterious disappearance of several children in Minnesota. The story weaves between past and present, revealing a complex web of secrets, trauma, and resilience. As the detective delves deeper, connections to other unsolved cases emerge, uncovering a chilling truth that challenges everything they believed.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Dark

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

4.4

35,059 ratings

86%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Taken Ones by Jess Lourey is widely praised for its gripping plot and atmospheric setting, immersing readers in a chilling mystery. The character development and intricate storytelling stand out, though some find the pacing uneven. The book is generally well-received for its suspense and engaging narrative. Overall, it captivates fans of the genre.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Taken Ones?

A reader who enjoys The Taken Ones by Jess Lourey likely appreciates suspenseful mysteries with strong female leads and atmospheric settings. Fans of Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl and Tana French's In the Woods would find this novel gripping, as it offers a blend of psychological depth and intricate plotting.

4.4

35,059 ratings

86%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

339

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

Minnesota • 1980s

Publication Year

2023

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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