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Gideon’s Sword (Gideon Crew, #1)

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Mystery & Thriller Fiction Mystery & Thriller Suspense Mystery & Thriller

by Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child

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3.58 (11.2K ratings)
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description 342 pages

Gideon's Sword by Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child holds a well received rating of 3.58 out of 5, based on 11.2K reader ratings. First published in 2011. The book spans 342 pages.

About Gideon's Sword

Introducing Gideon Crew: trickster, prodigy, master thiefAt twelve, Gideon Crew witnessed his father, a world-class mathematician, accused of treason and gunned down.At twenty-four, summoned to his dying mother's bedside, Gideon learned the truth: His father was framed and deliberately slaughtered. With her last breath, she begged her son to avenge him.Now, with a new purpose in his life, Gideon crafts a one-time mission of vengeance, aimed at the perpetrator of his father's destruction. His plan is meticulous, spectacular, and successful.But from the shadows, someone is watching. A very powerful someone, who is impressed by Gideon's special skills. Someone who has need of just such a renegade.For Gideon, this operation may be only the beginning . . .

Detail Value
Author Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child
Published 2011
Pages 342
Genres Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense, Mystery & Thriller
Average Rating 3.58 / 5.00
Total Ratings 11,227

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.6
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11.2K ratings
With a rating of 3.58, Gideon's Sword is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.95, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

3.58
This Book
3.95
Fantasy Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Gideon's Sword?

Gideon's Sword is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is Gideon's Sword worth reading?

Based on 11.2K reader ratings, Gideon's Sword has an average score of 3.58 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is Gideon's Sword?

Gideon's Sword has 342 pages.

Who wrote Gideon's Sword?

Gideon's Sword was written by Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child. It was first published in 2011.

What is the ISBN for Gideon's Sword?

The ISBN-13 for Gideon's Sword is 9780446564330.0.

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