RedemptionRedemption
Score Modern
What it's about
Visiting his hometown of Burlington, Ohio, Amos Decker is approached by Meryl Hawkins, the very first killer he ever put behind bars. Now dying of cancer, Hawkins insists he's innocent, and his last wish is for Decker to clear his name. Decker begins to fear that a mistake he made as a rookie had deadly consequences.
Why it's worth reading
It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and spent 16 weeks on the lists.
You'll love it if you liked
Memory Man
The Last Mile
The FallenGood to know
It's the fifth Amos Decker novel; the series begins with Memory Man.
By the numbers
- Readers50 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller47 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
- #261 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #888 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #1645 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
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Quick answers
Is Redemption worth reading?
Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and spent 16 weeks on the lists. It ranks #1,645 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 67.1 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Redemption about?
Visiting his hometown of Burlington, Ohio, Amos Decker is approached by Meryl Hawkins, the very first killer he ever put behind bars. Now dying of cancer, Hawkins insists he's innocent, and his last wish is for Decker to clear his name. Decker begins to fear that a mistake he made as a rookie had deadly consequences.
How long does it take to read Redemption?
About 12 hours (496 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Redemption?
If you liked it, try Memory Man by David Baldacci, The Last Mile by David Baldacci or The Fallen by David Baldacci.