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Sleeping Murder (Miss Marple, #13)

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Mystery & Thriller Fiction Mystery & Thriller Classics Mystery & Thriller

by Agatha Christie

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3.91 (15.6K ratings)
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description 242 pages

Sleeping Murder by Agatha Christie holds a well received rating of 3.91 out of 5, based on 15.6K reader ratings. First published in 1976. The book spans 242 pages.

About Sleeping Murder

In Agatha Christie’s classic, Sleeping Murder, the indomitable Miss Marple turns ghost hunter and uncovers shocking evidence of a perfect crime.Soon after Gwenda moved into her new home, odd things started to happen. Despite her best efforts to modernize the house, she only succeeded in dredging up its past. Worse, she felt an irrational sense of terror every time she climbed the stairs.In fear, Gwenda turned to Miss Marple to exorcise her ghosts. Between them, they were to solve a “perfect” crime committed many years before.

Detail Value
Author Agatha Christie
Published 1976
Pages 242
Genres Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Classics, Mystery & Thriller
Average Rating 3.91 / 5.00
Total Ratings 15,612

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.9
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15.6K ratings
With a rating of 3.91, Sleeping Murder is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.95, it performs on par.

How It Compares

3.91
This Book
3.95
Mystery & Thriller Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Sleeping Murder?

Sleeping Murder is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.

Is Sleeping Murder worth reading?

Based on 15.6K reader ratings, Sleeping Murder has an average score of 3.91 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is Sleeping Murder?

Sleeping Murder has 242 pages.

Who wrote Sleeping Murder?

Sleeping Murder was written by Agatha Christie. It was first published in 1976.

What is the ISBN for Sleeping Murder?

The ISBN-13 for Sleeping Murder is 9780002317860.0.

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