Heat Wave (Nikki Heat, #1)
by Richard Castle
Heat Wave by Richard Castle holds a well received rating of 3.54 out of 5, based on 49.3K reader ratings. First published in 2008. The book spans 198 pages.
About Heat Wave
A New York real estate tycoon plunged to his death on a Manhattan sidewalk. A trophy wife with a past survives a narrow escape from a brazen attack. Mobsters and moguls with no shortage of reasons to kill trot out their alibis. And then, in the suffocating grip of a record heat wave, comes another shocking murder and a sharp turn in a tense journey into the dirty little secrets of the wealthy. Secrets that prove to be fatal. Secrets that lay hidden in the dark until one NYPB detective shines a light.Mystery sensation Richard Castle, blockbuster author of the wildly bestselling Derrick Storm novels, introduces his newest character, NYPD Homicide Detective Nikki Heat. Tough, sexy, professional, Nikki Heat carries a passion for justice as she leads one of New York City’s top homicide squads. She’s hit with an unexpected challenge when the commissioner assigns superstar journalist Jameson Rook to ride along with her to research an article on New York’s finest. Pulitzer- Prize-winning Rook is as much a handful as he is handsome. His wisecracking and meddling aren’t her only problems. as she works to unravel the secrets of the murdered real estate tycoon, she must also confront the spark between them. The one called Heat.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Richard Castle |
| Published | 2008 |
| Pages | 198 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Romance |
| Average Rating | 3.54 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 49,283 |
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What genre is Heat Wave?
Heat Wave is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Heat Wave worth reading?
Based on 49.3K reader ratings, Heat Wave has an average score of 3.54 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Heat Wave?
Heat Wave has 198 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote Heat Wave?
Heat Wave was written by Richard Castle. It was first published in 2008.
What is the ISBN for Heat Wave?
The ISBN-13 for Heat Wave is 9781401323820.0.
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