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The Blackhouse (Lewis Trilogy, #1)

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Mystery & Thriller Mystery & Thriller Fiction Mystery & Thriller Fiction

by Peter May

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4.04 (11.7K ratings)
calendar_today 2009
description 386 pages

The Blackhouse by Peter May holds a highly rated rating of 4.04 out of 5, based on 11.7K reader ratings. First published in 2009. The book spans 386 pages.

About The Blackhouse

A brutal killing takes place on the Isle of Lewis, Scotland: a land of harsh beauty and inhabitants of deep-rooted faith.A MURDERDetective Inspector Fin Macleod is sent from Edinburgh to investigate. For Lewis-born Macleod, the case represents a journey both home and into his past.A SECRETSomething lurks within the close-knit island community. Something sinister.A TRAPAs Fin investigates, old skeletons begin to surface, and soon he, the hunter, becomes the hunted.

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Author Peter May
Published 2009
Pages 386
Genres Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction
Average Rating 4.04 / 5.00
Total Ratings 11,745

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

4.0
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11.7K ratings
With a rating of 4.04, The Blackhouse is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.95, it performs on par.

How It Compares

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3.95
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4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Blackhouse?

The Blackhouse is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.

Is The Blackhouse worth reading?

Based on 11.7K reader ratings, The Blackhouse has an average score of 4.04 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is The Blackhouse?

The Blackhouse has 386 pages.

Who wrote The Blackhouse?

The Blackhouse was written by Peter May. It was first published in 2009.

What is the ISBN for The Blackhouse?

The ISBN-13 for The Blackhouse is 9781849163840.0.

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