Camino GhostsCamino Ghosts
What it's about
Bookstore owner Bruce Cable and Mercer Mann reunite for another mystery on Camino Island, packed with sun, sand and mayhem.
Why it's worth reading
It was a #1 New York Times bestseller.
You'll love it if you liked
Sparring Partners
The Reckoning
The ConfessionGood to know
It's a light island mystery, not a legal thriller.
By the numbers
- Readers4 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller41 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
- #603 of the 623 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #476 of the 485 new books we rank
- #2968 of the 3,056 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
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Is Camino Ghosts worth reading?
Yes. It was a #1 New York Times bestseller. It ranks #2,968 of the 3,056 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 53.8 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Camino Ghosts about?
Bookstore owner Bruce Cable and Mercer Mann reunite for another mystery on Camino Island, packed with sun, sand and mayhem.
How long does it take to read Camino Ghosts?
About 7 hours (295 pages), or about 2 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Camino Ghosts?
If you liked it, try Sparring Partners by John Grisham, The Reckoning by John Grisham or The Confession by John Grisham.