Are You Afraid of the Dark?
by Sidney Sheldon
Are You Afraid of the Dark? by Sidney Sheldon holds a well received rating of 3.64 out of 5, based on 21.4K reader ratings. First published in 1985. The book spans 401 pages.
About Are You Afraid of the Dark?
The new novel that Sidney Sheldon's millions of fans all over the world have been waiting for. And, like his seventeen previous books, it is destined for a top place on bestseller lists everywhere. In New York, Denver, Paris and Berlin, four people have died separately in apparent accidents. Two women -- the widows of two of the dead -- find themselves under ruthless attack and are drawn together in fear, confusion and for mutual protection. But are they being targeted because one of them is the prosecution witness at a famous criminal trial? Or is there a connection to the mystery behind their husband's deaths? Meanwhile, Tanner Kingsley, Chief Executive of an international Think Tank created only seven years ago, is on the cusp of an amazing discovery which could alter the future of the world. If properly handled, the outcome of this could deliver unbelievable power into the company's hands. But are the mysterious deaths connected to this volatile secret? And can it be further protected? Thrown together, the women could not be more different: Diane Stevens is a well-connected, affluent artist from the Upper East Side. Philadelphia neighbourhood with a new 'uncle' every month, believed she had at last found safety and contentment in Paris, married to a brilliant scientist. Taut with suspense and vivid characterization, and with an unnervingly realistic premise that could alter our lives, ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DARK is Sheldon at the top of his form.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Sidney Sheldon |
| Published | 1985 |
| Pages | 401 |
| Genres | Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.64 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 21,443 |
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What genre is Are You Afraid of the Dark??
Are You Afraid of the Dark? is categorized as Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Are You Afraid of the Dark? worth reading?
Based on 21.4K reader ratings, Are You Afraid of the Dark? has an average score of 3.64 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Are You Afraid of the Dark??
Are You Afraid of the Dark? has 401 pages.
Who wrote Are You Afraid of the Dark??
Are You Afraid of the Dark? was written by Sidney Sheldon. It was first published in 1985.
What is the ISBN for Are You Afraid of the Dark??
The ISBN-13 for Are You Afraid of the Dark? is 9780007165160.0.
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