Storm FrontStorm Front
Score Modern
What it's about
An ancient relic is unearthed at a dig, and a Minnesota professor keeps a secret that could change history. For Virgil Flowers the two are linked, and the case is more dangerous than he imagines.
Why it's worth reading
It was a #1 New York Times bestseller.
You'll love it if you liked
Lethal Prey
Chosen Prey
Golden PreyGood to know
It's a Virgil Flowers mystery.
By the numbers
- Readers14 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller32 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
- #593 of the 623 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #1566 of the 1,647 modern books we rank
- #2939 of the 3,056 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
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Is Storm Front worth reading?
Yes. It was a #1 New York Times bestseller. It ranks #2,939 of the 3,056 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 54.5 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Storm Front about?
An ancient relic is unearthed at a dig, and a Minnesota professor keeps a secret that could change history. For Virgil Flowers the two are linked, and the case is more dangerous than he imagines.
How long does it take to read Storm Front?
About 11 hours (432 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Storm Front?
If you liked it, try Lethal Prey by John Sandford, Chosen Prey by John Sandford or Golden Prey by John Sandford.