Natchez Burning
by Greg Iles
Natchez Burning by Greg Iles holds a highly rated rating of 4.12 out of 5, based on 18.7K reader ratings. First published in 2014. The book spans 791 pages.
About Natchez Burning
#1 New York Times bestselling author Greg Iles returns with his most eagerly anticipated novel yet—Natchez Burning—the first installment in an epic trilogy that interweaves crimes, lies, and secrets past and present in a mesmerizing thriller featuring Southern lawyer and former prosecutor Penn CageGrowing up in the rural Southern hamlet of Natchez, Mississippi, Penn Cage learned everything he knows about honor and duty from his father, Tom Cage. But now the beloved family doctor is accused of murdering Viola Turner, the beautiful nurse with whom he worked in the early 1960s. A fighter who has always stood for justice, Penn is determined to save his father.The quest for answers sends Penn deep into the past—into the heart of a conspiracy of greed and murder involving the Double Eagles, a vicious KKK crew headed by one of the wealthiest and most powerful men in the state. Now Penn must follow a bloody trail that stretches back forty years, to one undeniable fact: no one—black or white, young or old, brave or not—is ever truly safe.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Greg Iles |
| Published | 2014 |
| Pages | 791 |
| Genres | Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 4.12 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 18,722 |
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What genre is Natchez Burning?
Natchez Burning is categorized as Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Natchez Burning worth reading?
Based on 18.7K reader ratings, Natchez Burning has an average score of 4.12 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Natchez Burning?
Natchez Burning has 791 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote Natchez Burning?
Natchez Burning was written by Greg Iles. It was first published in 2014.
What is the ISBN for Natchez Burning?
The ISBN-13 for Natchez Burning is 9780062311080.0.
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