SuspectSuspect
Score Modern
What it's about
Eight months after his partner is murdered, an LAPD cop struggling to rebuild his career is teamed with a traumatized military dog named Maggie. Together they set out to track down his partner's killer.
Why it's worth reading
It was an Anthony Award finalist. It's a crime novel built on the bond between two damaged partners, one human and one canine.
You'll love it if you liked
The Watchman
L.A. Requiem
Mystic RiverGood to know
Dog lovers will find a lot to like here.
By the numbers
- Readers81 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics18 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller24 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz2 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
- #606 of the 1,648 modern books we rank
- #1174 of the 3,057 books we rank
Why it made the list
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Quick answers
Is Suspect worth reading?
Yes. It was an Anthony Award finalist. It ranks #1,174 of the 3,057 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 71.8 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Suspect about?
Eight months after his partner is murdered, an LAPD cop struggling to rebuild his career is teamed with a traumatized military dog named Maggie. Together they set out to track down his partner's killer.
How long does it take to read Suspect?
About 8 hours (312 pages), or about 2 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Suspect?
If you liked it, try The Watchman by Robert Crais, L.A. Requiem by Robert Crais or Mystic River by Dennis Lehane.