Blood WorkBlood Work
Score Modern
What it's about
Retired FBI profiler Terry McCaleb, recovering from a heart transplant, is asked by a woman to investigate the death of her sister, whose heart now beats in his chest. The killing looks like a random robbery, but McCaleb suspects a killer he once hunted.
Why it's worth reading
It was an Edgar Award finalist. It's one of Michael Connelly's most inventive thrillers.
You'll love it if you liked
The Scarecrow
The Drop
The Lincoln LawyerGood to know
It stands alone. It was filmed with Clint Eastwood.
By the numbers
- Readers73 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics21 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller28 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #165 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #640 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #1202 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping
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Quick answers
Is Blood Work worth reading?
Yes. It was an Edgar Award finalist. It ranks #1,202 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 70.8 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Blood Work about?
Retired FBI profiler Terry McCaleb, recovering from a heart transplant, is asked by a woman to investigate the death of her sister, whose heart now beats in his chest. The killing looks like a random robbery, but McCaleb suspects a killer he once hunted.
How long does it take to read Blood Work?
About 13 hours (526 pages), or about 4 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Blood Work?
If you liked it, try The Scarecrow by Michael Connelly, The Drop by Michael Connelly or The Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly.