The Sixth ManThe Sixth Man
Score Modern
What it's about
Edgar Roy, an alleged serial killer, awaits trial and almost certain conviction. Sean King and Michelle Maxwell are asked by his attorney, Sean's old mentor Ted Bergin, to help with the case, but their investigation is derailed when they find Bergin murdered.
Why it's worth reading
It spent 2 weeks at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and 25 weeks on the lists.
You'll love it if you liked
First Family
Hour Game
Simple GeniusGood to know
It's a King and Maxwell novel; the series is best in order.
By the numbers
- Readers28 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller50 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
- #391 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #1178 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #2176 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping, Adventurous
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Quick answers
Is The Sixth Man worth reading?
Yes. It spent 2 weeks at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and 25 weeks on the lists. It ranks #2,176 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 62.1 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is The Sixth Man about?
Edgar Roy, an alleged serial killer, awaits trial and almost certain conviction. Sean King and Michelle Maxwell are asked by his attorney, Sean's old mentor Ted Bergin, to help with the case, but their investigation is derailed when they find Bergin murdered.
How long does it take to read The Sixth Man?
About 11 hours (432 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after The Sixth Man?
If you liked it, try First Family by David Baldacci, Hour Game by David Baldacci or Simple Genius by David Baldacci.