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Touching Darkness (Midnighters, #2)

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Young Adult Fantasy Fantasy Science Fiction Fiction

by Scott Westerfeld

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3.89 (16.2K ratings)
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description 439 pages

Touching Darkness by Scott Westerfeld holds a well received rating of 3.89 out of 5, based on 16.2K reader ratings. First published in 2005. The book spans 439 pages.

About Touching Darkness

Bixby, Oklahoma, is full of secrets. Some come out at midnight. Some should stay hidden.As the Midnighters search for the truth about the secret hour, they uncover terrifying mysteries woven into the very fabric of Bixby’s history, and a conspiracy that touches the world of daylight.This time Jessica Day is not the only Midnighter in mortal danger, and if the group can’t find a way to come together, they could lose one of their own ... forever.

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Author Scott Westerfeld
Published 2005
Pages 439
Genres Young Adult, Fantasy, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Fiction
Average Rating 3.89 / 5.00
Total Ratings 16,168

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.9
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16.2K ratings
With a rating of 3.89, Touching Darkness is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.03, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

3.89
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4.03
Fantasy Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Touching Darkness?

Touching Darkness is categorized as Young Adult, Fantasy, Fantasy, Science Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is Touching Darkness worth reading?

Based on 16.2K reader ratings, Touching Darkness has an average score of 3.89 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is Touching Darkness?

Touching Darkness has 439 pages.

Who wrote Touching Darkness?

Touching Darkness was written by Scott Westerfeld. It was first published in 2005.

What is the ISBN for Touching Darkness?

The ISBN-13 for Touching Darkness is 9780060519570.0.

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