The Howling
by John Sandford
The Howling by John Sandford holds a well received rating of 3.92 out of 5, based on 10.4K reader ratings. First published in 1977. The book spans 388 pages.
About The Howling
It's Virgil Flowers! And one of the thrilling novels in the #1 "New York Times" bestselling series.In Southeast Minnesota, down on the Mississippi, a school board meeting is coming to an end. The board chair announces that the rest of the meeting will be closed, due to a personnel issue. “Issue” is the correct word. It's also an understatement. The proposal up for a vote is whether to authorize the killing of a local reporter. The vote is unanimous, five to zero in favor.Meanwhile, not far away, Virgil Flowers is helping a friend by looking into a dognapping. It seems to be turning into something much bigger and uglier—a team of dognappers supplying medical labs—when he gets a call from Lucas Davenport. A murdered body has been found—and the victim is a local reporter!Librarian's note: as of 2021, there are 13 volumes in the author's Virgil Flowers series. The last was published in April 2021. It is part of the "Prey" series but Lucas Davenport and Virgil Flowers share the billing - "Ocean Prey."
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | John Sandford |
| Published | 1977 |
| Pages | 388 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense |
| Average Rating | 3.92 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 10,414 |
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What genre is The Howling?
The Howling is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Howling worth reading?
Based on 10.4K reader ratings, The Howling has an average score of 3.92 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Howling?
The Howling has 388 pages.
Who wrote The Howling?
The Howling was written by John Sandford. It was first published in 1977.
What is the ISBN for The Howling?
The ISBN-13 for The Howling is 9780449138240.0.
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