The SearchThe Search
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What it's about
On an island in the Pacific Northwest that offers sanctuary, a man and a woman find in each other the strength to carry on. But a killer has emerged from the shadows, driven by a master with one motive: to reclaim the woman who slipped out of his hands.
Why it's worth reading
It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list.
You'll love it if you liked
Good to know
It's romantic suspense and stands alone.
By the numbers
- Readers48 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller37 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
- #151 of the 233 romances we rank
- #335 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #1043 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #1925 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
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Quick answers
Is The Search worth reading?
Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It ranks #1,925 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 64.6 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is The Search about?
On an island in the Pacific Northwest that offers sanctuary, a man and a woman find in each other the strength to carry on. But a killer has emerged from the shadows, driven by a master with one motive: to reclaim the woman who slipped out of his hands.
How long does it take to read The Search?
About 13 hours (521 pages), or about 4 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after The Search?
If you liked it, try The Obsession by Nora Roberts, Identity by Nora Roberts or Dark Witch by Nora Roberts.