Long Road to MercyLong Road to Mercy
Score Modern
What it's about
FBI agent Atlee Pine, who has spent her life hunting criminals since her twin sister was abducted by a serial killer when they were five, is called in to investigate the mutilated carcass of a mule.
Why it's worth reading
It was a #1 New York Times bestseller and spent 17 weeks on the lists.
You'll love it if you liked
Good to know
It features FBI agent Atlee Pine.
By the numbers
- Readers8 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller48 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
- #568 of the 623 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #1509 of the 1,647 modern books we rank
- #2823 of the 3,056 books we rank
Why it made the list
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Is Long Road to Mercy worth reading?
Yes. It was a #1 New York Times bestseller and spent 17 weeks on the lists. It ranks #2,823 of the 3,056 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 56.4 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Long Road to Mercy about?
FBI agent Atlee Pine, who has spent her life hunting criminals since her twin sister was abducted by a serial killer when they were five, is called in to investigate the mutilated carcass of a mule.
How long does it take to read Long Road to Mercy?
About 10 hours (416 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Long Road to Mercy?
If you liked it, try Memory Man by David Baldacci, Dream Town by David Baldacci or The Hit by David Baldacci.