Bloodhound (Beka Cooper, #2)
by Tamora Pierce
Bloodhound by Tamora Pierce holds a highly rated rating of 4.26 out of 5, based on 29.4K reader ratings. First published in 2009. The book spans 554 pages.
About Bloodhound
Beka Cooper is no longer a Puppy. She's a Dog now - a full-fledged member of the Provost's Guard, which keeps the peace in Corus's streets. Beka's natural skills of observation and tenacity are augmented by her unusual magical talents, which allow her to gather information both from pigeons are from the eddies of dirt and dust that swirl on street corners. But even her magic isn't very useful when unrest comes to Tortall's capital in the form of counterfeit coins, which turn up in shops all over the city. Merchants raise prices to cover their losses, and with winter coming on, hikes in food and fuel costs could spell disaster - most of all for the city's poor.The Dogs discover that gamblers are bringing the counterfeits from Port Caynn - and that the Port Caynn Dogs don't seem to be doing anything about it. Beka and her mentor, Clary Goodwin, are chosen to go undercover in Port Caynn and find out what they can. And wherever Beka goes, so do some of her animals. Departing from Corus with her are the scent hound Achoo, who has been newly assigned to Beka, and the pigeon Slapper, who carries the voices of the dead.In Port Caynn, Beka and Goodwin delve deep into the gambling world. There Beka meets a charming bank courier, who may be involved in the counterfeiting ring. Things come to a head just as Goodwin returns home to report in Corus. It won't be enough to Beka to be her usual "terrier" self. She'll have to learn from Achoo to sniff out the criminals - to be a bloodhound.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Tamora Pierce |
| Published | 2009 |
| Pages | 554 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Romance |
| Average Rating | 4.26 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 29,414 |
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What genre is Bloodhound?
Bloodhound is categorized as Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Bloodhound worth reading?
Based on 29.4K reader ratings, Bloodhound has an average score of 4.26 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Bloodhound?
Bloodhound has 554 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote Bloodhound?
Bloodhound was written by Tamora Pierce. It was first published in 2009.
What is the ISBN for Bloodhound?
The ISBN-13 for Bloodhound is 9780375814690.0.
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