Escape ClauseEscape Clause
Score Modern
What it's about
Two very rare Amur tigers vanish from the Minnesota zoo, and authorities fear they've been stolen for their body parts, prized in traditional Chinese medicine. Virgil Flowers is about to learn how far people will go to get them.
Why it's worth reading
It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list.
You'll love it if you liked
Holy Ghost
Shock Wave
Golden PreyGood to know
It's a Virgil Flowers novel and stands alone.
By the numbers
- Readers44 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller31 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
- #381 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #1167 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #2150 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping
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Quick answers
Is Escape Clause worth reading?
Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It ranks #2,150 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 62.4 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Escape Clause about?
Two very rare Amur tigers vanish from the Minnesota zoo, and authorities fear they've been stolen for their body parts, prized in traditional Chinese medicine. Virgil Flowers is about to learn how far people will go to get them.
How long does it take to read Escape Clause?
About 10 hours (400 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Escape Clause?
If you liked it, try Holy Ghost by John Sandford, Shock Wave by John Sandford or Golden Prey by John Sandford.