The Analyst
by John Katzenbach
The Analyst by John Katzenbach holds a highly rated rating of 4.12 out of 5, based on 11.7K reader ratings. First published in 2002. The book spans 491 pages.
About The Analyst
'Happy fifty-third birthday, Doctor. Welcome to the first day of your death. You ruined my life. And now I fully intend to ruin yours.'You have exactly one fortnight, starting tomorrow morning at 6 a.m., to discover who I am. When you succeed you must purchase one of those tiny ads at the bottom of the New York Times front page, and print my name there.'If you do not succeed, then ... you will take note that the second sheet of this letter contains the names of fifty-two of your relatives. If you are unable to purchase the ad as described, then you will have this choice: kill yourself immediately or I will destroy one of these innocent people.'Until the moment he opens the letter, New York psychologist Dr Frederick Starks has led a quiet and, so he believes, blameless life. He has no idea why he's being judged by this unknown tormentor a former patient - who then lethally begins to demonstrate the potential of his, or her, threats. As the layers of Starks's carefully constructed life are stripped from him, he quickly finds himself a powerless pawn in a psychopath's devious game of vengeance.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | John Katzenbach |
| Published | 2002 |
| Pages | 491 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 4.12 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 11,685 |
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What genre is The Analyst?
The Analyst is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Analyst worth reading?
Based on 11.7K reader ratings, The Analyst has an average score of 4.12 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Analyst?
The Analyst has 491 pages.
Who wrote The Analyst?
The Analyst was written by John Katzenbach. It was first published in 2002.
What is the ISBN for The Analyst?
The ISBN-13 for The Analyst is 9780552150220.0.
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