Terrier (Beka Cooper, #1)
by Tamora Pierce
Terrier by Tamora Pierce holds a highly rated rating of 4.16 out of 5, based on 48K reader ratings. First published in 2006. The book spans 581 pages.
About Terrier
Hundreds of years before Alanna first drew her sword in Tamora Pierce's memorable debut, Alanna: The First Adventure, Tortall had a heroine named Beka Cooper - a fierce young woman who fights crime in a world of magic. This is the beginning of her story, her legend, and her legacy....Beka Cooper is a rookie with the law-enforcing Provost's Guard, commonly known as "the Provost's Dogs," in Corus, the capital city of Tortall. To the surprise of both the veteran "Dogs" and her fellow "puppies," Beka requests duty in the Lower City. The Lower City is a tough beat. But it's also where Beka was born, and she's comfortable there.Beka gets her wish. She's assigned to work with Mattes and Clary, famed veterans among the Provost's Dogs. They're tough, they're capable, and they're none too happy about the indignity of being saddled with a puppy for the first time in years. What they don't know is that Beka has something unique to offer. Never much of a talker, Beka is a good listener. So good, in fact, that she hears things that Mattes and Clary never could - information that is passed in murmurs when flocks of pigeons gather ... murmurs that are the words of the dead.In this way, Beka learns of someone in the Lower City who has overturned the power structure of the underworld and is terrorizing its citizens into submission and silence. Beka's magical listening talent is the only way for the Provost's Dogs to find out the identity of this brutal new underlord, for the dead are beyond fear. And the ranks of the dead will be growing if the Dogs can't stop a crime wave the likes of which has never been seen. Luckily for the people of the Lower City, the new puppy is a true terrier!
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Tamora Pierce |
| Published | 2006 |
| Pages | 581 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 4.16 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 48,028 |
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What genre is Terrier?
Terrier is categorized as Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Terrier worth reading?
Based on 48K reader ratings, Terrier has an average score of 4.16 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Terrier?
Terrier has 581 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote Terrier?
Terrier was written by Tamora Pierce. It was first published in 2006.
What is the ISBN for Terrier?
The ISBN-13 for Terrier is 9780375814690.0.
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