The InvestigatorThe Investigator
What it's about
At twenty-four, Letty Davenport has seen more action than many law enforcement professionals. A Stanford graduate with a master's in economics, she's bored in a desk job for U.S. Senator Colles, until he offers her real investigative work with the Department of Homeland Security.
Why it's worth reading
It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It launched a new series starring Lucas Davenport's adopted daughter.
You'll love it if you liked
Gathering Prey
Golden Prey
Ocean PreyGood to know
It's the first Letty Davenport book.
By the numbers
- Readers53 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller35 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
- #300 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #312 of the 481 new books we rank
- #1809 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping
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Quick answers
Is The Investigator worth reading?
Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It ranks #1,809 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 65.5 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is The Investigator about?
At twenty-four, Letty Davenport has seen more action than many law enforcement professionals. A Stanford graduate with a master's in economics, she's bored in a desk job for U.S. Senator Colles, until he offers her real investigative work with the Department of Homeland Security.
How long does it take to read The Investigator?
About 10 hours (400 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after The Investigator?
If you liked it, try Gathering Prey by John Sandford, Golden Prey by John Sandford or Ocean Prey by John Sandford.