The Shining Girls
by Lauren Beukes
The Shining Girls by Lauren Beukes holds a mixed reviews rating of 3.49 out of 5, based on 28K reader ratings. First published in 2013. The book spans 368 pages.
About The Shining Girls
In Depression-era Chicago, Harper Curtis finds a key to a house that opens on to other times. But it comes at a cost. He has to kill the shining girls: bright young women, burning with potential. Curtis stalks them through their lives across different eras until, in 1989, one of his victims, Kirby Mazrachi, survives and starts hunting him back.Working with a former homicide reporter who is falling for her, Kirby races against time and reason to unravel an impossible mystery.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Lauren Beukes |
| Published | 2013 |
| Pages | 368 |
| Genres | Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Horror, Science Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.49 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 28,006 |
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What genre is The Shining Girls?
The Shining Girls is categorized as Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Horror. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Shining Girls worth reading?
Based on 28K reader ratings, The Shining Girls has an average score of 3.49 out of 5.00, which is considered "Mixed Reviews."
How many pages is The Shining Girls?
The Shining Girls has 368 pages.
Who wrote The Shining Girls?
The Shining Girls was written by Lauren Beukes. It was first published in 2013.
What is the ISBN for The Shining Girls?
The ISBN-13 for The Shining Girls is 9780316216850.0.
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