Hell's CornerHell's Corner
Score Modern
What it's about
When a bomb explodes near the motorcade of the U.S. President and the British Prime Minister, Oliver Stone and MI5 agent Mary Chapman investigate whether the bomber had a different target in mind.
Why it's worth reading
It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and spent 18 weeks on the lists.
You'll love it if you liked
Divine Justice
First Family
The InnocentGood to know
It's part of the Camel Club series; start with The Camel Club.
By the numbers
- Readers44 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller43 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
- #318 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #1022 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #1884 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping
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Quick answers
Is Hell's Corner worth reading?
Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and spent 18 weeks on the lists. It ranks #1,884 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 64.9 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Hell's Corner about?
When a bomb explodes near the motorcade of the U.S. President and the British Prime Minister, Oliver Stone and MI5 agent Mary Chapman investigate whether the bomber had a different target in mind.
How long does it take to read Hell's Corner?
About 10 hours (400 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Hell's Corner?
If you liked it, try Divine Justice by David Baldacci, First Family by David Baldacci or The Innocent by David Baldacci.