Secrets in DeathSecrets in Death
Score Modern
What it's about
In a chic Manhattan bar on a cold February night, Larinda Mars, a self-described 'social information reporter', or gossip columnist, is fatally wounded. Lieutenant Eve Dallas must separate rumor from reality to find who silenced a woman who traded in other people's secrets.
Why it's worth reading
It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list.
You'll love it if you liked
Fantasy in Death
Promises in Death
Innocent in DeathGood to know
Each In Death book stands alone; the series begins with Naked in Death.
By the numbers
- Readers61 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller27 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
- #173 of the 313 science fiction books we rank
- #292 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #950 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #1757 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Adventurous, Gripping
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Quick answers
Is Secrets in Death worth reading?
Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It ranks #1,757 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 65.9 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Secrets in Death about?
In a chic Manhattan bar on a cold February night, Larinda Mars, a self-described 'social information reporter', or gossip columnist, is fatally wounded. Lieutenant Eve Dallas must separate rumor from reality to find who silenced a woman who traded in other people's secrets.
How long does it take to read Secrets in Death?
About 10 hours (381 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Secrets in Death?
If you liked it, try Fantasy in Death by J. D. Robb, Promises in Death by J. D. Robb or Innocent in Death by J. D. Robb.