Heat RisesHeat Rises
Score Modern
What it's about
In the third Nikki Heat novel, attributed to the TV character Richard Castle, NYPD homicide detective Nikki Heat and reporter Jameson Rook trade barbs and chase a new killer.
Why it's worth reading
It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It's a tie-in to the TV series Castle.
You'll love it if you liked
Promises in Death
The 9th Judgment
Kill Alex CrossGood to know
It's a light, fun mystery for fans of the show.
By the numbers
- Readers38 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller40 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
- #380 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #1163 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #2145 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping, Adventurous
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Quick answers
Is Heat Rises worth reading?
Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It ranks #2,145 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 62.5 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Heat Rises about?
In the third Nikki Heat novel, attributed to the TV character Richard Castle, NYPD homicide detective Nikki Heat and reporter Jameson Rook trade barbs and chase a new killer.
How long does it take to read Heat Rises?
About 9 hours (369 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Heat Rises?
If you liked it, try Promises in Death by J. D. Robb, The 9th Judgment by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro or Kill Alex Cross by James Patterson.