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Confessions of a Murder Suspect (Confessions, #1)

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Mystery & Thriller Young Adult Fiction Mystery & Thriller Mystery & Thriller

by James Patterson, Maxine Paetro

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3.89 (19.2K ratings)
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description 372 pages

Confessions of a Murder Suspect by James Patterson, Maxine Paetro holds a well received rating of 3.89 out of 5, based on 19.2K reader ratings. First published in 2012. The book spans 372 pages.

About Confessions of a Murder Suspect

James Patterson returns to the genre that made him famous with a #1 New York Times bestselling teen detective novel about the mysterious Angel family . . . and the dark secrets they're keeping from one another.On the night Malcolm and Maud Angel are murdered, Tandy Angel knows just three things: 1) She was the last person to see her parents alive. 2) The police have no suspects besides Tandy and her three siblings. 3) She can't trust anyone-maybe not even herself.As Tandy sets out to clear the family name, she begins to recall flashes of experiences long buried in her vulnerable psyche. These memories shed light on her family's dark secrets, and digging deeper into her powerful parents' affairs proves to be a disturbing and dangerous game. Who knows what any of the Angels are truly capable of?

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Author James Patterson, Maxine Paetro
Published 2012
Pages 372
Genres Mystery & Thriller, Young Adult, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller
Average Rating 3.89 / 5.00
Total Ratings 19,223

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.9
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19.2K ratings
With a rating of 3.89, Confessions of a Murder Suspect is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.95, it performs on par.

How It Compares

3.89
This Book
3.95
Mystery & Thriller Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Confessions of a Murder Suspect?

Confessions of a Murder Suspect is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Young Adult, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.

Is Confessions of a Murder Suspect worth reading?

Based on 19.2K reader ratings, Confessions of a Murder Suspect has an average score of 3.89 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is Confessions of a Murder Suspect?

Confessions of a Murder Suspect has 372 pages.

Who wrote Confessions of a Murder Suspect?

Confessions of a Murder Suspect was written by James Patterson, Maxine Paetro. It was first published in 2012.

What is the ISBN for Confessions of a Murder Suspect?

The ISBN-13 for Confessions of a Murder Suspect is 9780316224180.0.

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