Walk the WireWalk the Wire
Score Modern
What it's about
Amos Decker and his FBI colleague Alex Jamison are called to London, North Dakota, a booming fracking town full of newcomers hoping for a windfall, to investigate a gruesome murder. The town is growing faster than it can handle, and its secrets run deep.
Why it's worth reading
It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and spent 17 weeks on the lists.
You'll love it if you liked
Memory Man
The Fallen
RedemptionGood to know
It's part of the Memory Man series; start with Memory Man.
By the numbers
- Readers39 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller46 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
- #341 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #1061 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #1964 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping, Adventurous
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Quick answers
Is Walk the Wire worth reading?
Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and spent 17 weeks on the lists. It ranks #1,964 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 64.2 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Walk the Wire about?
Amos Decker and his FBI colleague Alex Jamison are called to London, North Dakota, a booming fracking town full of newcomers hoping for a windfall, to investigate a gruesome murder. The town is growing faster than it can handle, and its secrets run deep.
How long does it take to read Walk the Wire?
About 11 hours (427 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Walk the Wire?
If you liked it, try Memory Man by David Baldacci, The Fallen by David Baldacci or Redemption by David Baldacci.