Verses for the DeadVerses for the Dead
Score Modern
What it's about
After a shake-up at the FBI's New York office, rogue agent Aloysius Pendergast must accept a partner, junior agent Coldmoon. Sent to Miami Beach to investigate a series of murders, they uncover a deadly conspiracy that spans decades.
Why it's worth reading
It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child's Pendergast novels are a favorite blend of thriller and the macabre.
You'll love it if you liked
City of Endless Night
Cold Vengeance
BloodlessGood to know
It's part of the long Pendergast series; each case stands alone.
By the numbers
- Readers65 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
- #212 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #767 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #1442 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping, Adventurous
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Quick answers
Is Verses for the Dead worth reading?
Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It ranks #1,442 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 68.7 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Verses for the Dead about?
After a shake-up at the FBI's New York office, rogue agent Aloysius Pendergast must accept a partner, junior agent Coldmoon. Sent to Miami Beach to investigate a series of murders, they uncover a deadly conspiracy that spans decades.
How long does it take to read Verses for the Dead?
About 10 hours (384 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Verses for the Dead?
If you liked it, try City of Endless Night by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child, Cold Vengeance by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child or Bloodless by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child.