To Die ForTo Die For
What it's about
Travis Devine is sent to Seattle to help the FBI escort orphaned twelve-year-old Betsy Odom to meet her uncle, who is under federal investigation, while hoping to stay off the radar of an enemy. But as he gets to know Betsy, questions arise about her parents' deaths, and point to a much larger conspiracy.
Why it's worth reading
It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list.
You'll love it if you liked
Memory Man
The Innocent
One Good DeedGood to know
It's the third Travis Devine book; start with The 6:20 Man.
By the numbers
- Readers58 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
- #257 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #283 of the 481 new books we rank
- #1634 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping
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Quick answers
Is To Die For worth reading?
Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It ranks #1,634 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 67.1 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is To Die For about?
Travis Devine is sent to Seattle to help the FBI escort orphaned twelve-year-old Betsy Odom to meet her uncle, who is under federal investigation, while hoping to stay off the radar of an enemy. But as he gets to know Betsy, questions arise about her parents' deaths, and point to a much larger conspiracy.
How long does it take to read To Die For?
About 11 hours (432 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after To Die For?
If you liked it, try Memory Man by David Baldacci, The Innocent by David Baldacci or One Good Deed by David Baldacci.