Red Sky Mourning
What it's about
A Chinese submarine has gone rogue and is heading toward the United States with nuclear missiles in range of the West Coast. Former Navy SEAL sniper James Reece, with the walls closing in, races to dismantle a conspiracy that has forced America to its knees.
Why it's worth reading
It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. Jack Carr's Reece novels are among the most authentic military thrillers being written, from a former SEAL.
You'll love it if you liked
In the Blood, The Lincoln Lawyer or The Spy Who Came in From the Cold
Good to know
It's the seventh James Reece novel, best read in order. It's violent and fast.
Quick answers
Is Red Sky Mourning worth reading?
Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It ranks #773 of the 2,819 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 75.3 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Red Sky Mourning about?
A Chinese submarine has gone rogue and is heading toward the United States with nuclear missiles in range of the West Coast. Former Navy SEAL sniper James Reece, with the walls closing in, races to dismantle a conspiracy that has forced America to its knees.
How long does it take to read Red Sky Mourning?
About 15 hours (608 pages), or about 4 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Red Sky Mourning?
If you liked it, try In the Blood by Jack Carr, The Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly or The Spy Who Came in From the Cold by John le Carré.
By the numbers
- Readers85 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller44 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.
#1 New York Times bestseller (1 week at #1).
Where it ranks
Bestseller
- #1 New York Times bestseller (1 week at #1)
Reads as
Gripping, Adventurous
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