Heartsick (Archie Sheridan & Gretchen Lowell, #1)
by Chelsea Cain
Heartsick by Chelsea Cain holds a well received rating of 3.92 out of 5, based on 28K reader ratings. First published in 2007. The book spans 326 pages.
About Heartsick
Damaged Portland detective Archie Sheridan spent ten years tracking Gretchen Lowell, a beautiful serial killer, but in the end she was the one who caught him. Two years ago, Gretchen kidnapped Archie and tortured him for ten days, but instead of killing him, she mysteriously decided to let him go. She turned herself in, and now Gretchen has been locked away for the rest of her life, while Archie is in a prison of another kind---addicted to pain pills, unable to return to his old life, powerless to get those ten horrific days off his mind. Archie's a different person, his estranged wife says, and he knows she's right. He continues to visit Gretchen in prison once a week, saying that only he can get her to confess as to the whereabouts of more of her victims, but even he knows the truth---he can't stay away.
When another killer begins snatching teenage girls off the streets of Portland, Archie has to pull himself together enough to lead the new task force investigating the murders. A hungry young newspaper reporter, Susan Ward, begins profiling Archie and the investigation, which sparks a deadly game between Archie, Susan, the new killer, and even Gretchen. They need to catch a killer, and maybe somehow then Archie can free himself from Gretchen, once and for all. Either way, Heartsick makes for one of the most extraordinary suspense debuts in recent memory.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Chelsea Cain |
| Published | 2007 |
| Pages | 326 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense |
| Average Rating | 3.92 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 27,974 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What genre is Heartsick?
Heartsick is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Heartsick worth reading?
Based on 28K reader ratings, Heartsick has an average score of 3.92 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Heartsick?
Heartsick has 326 pages.
Who wrote Heartsick?
Heartsick was written by Chelsea Cain. It was first published in 2007.
What is the ISBN for Heartsick?
The ISBN-13 for Heartsick is 9780312368460.0.
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