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The Killing (Cherub, #4)

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Young Adult Fiction Mystery & Thriller Mystery & Thriller Mystery & Thriller

by Robert Muchamore

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4.12 (11.6K ratings)
calendar_today 2005
description 306 pages

The Killing by Robert Muchamore holds a highly rated rating of 4.12 out of 5, based on 11.6K reader ratings. First published in 2005. The book spans 306 pages.

About The Killing

Leon is a small time crook who's ridden his luck for three decades. When he starts splashing big money around, the cops are desperate to know where it came from.James' latest mission looks routine: make friends with Leon's kids, infiltrate his home and dig up some leads.But the plot James begins to unravel isn't what anyone expected. And the only person who might know the truth is an eighteen-year-old boy.There's just one problem. The boy fell to his death thirteen months earlier.

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Author Robert Muchamore
Published 2005
Pages 306
Genres Young Adult, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller
Average Rating 4.12 / 5.00
Total Ratings 11,584

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

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11.6K ratings
With a rating of 4.12, The Killing is rated near the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.03, it performs on par.

How It Compares

4.12
This Book
4.03
Mystery & Thriller Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Killing?

The Killing is categorized as Young Adult, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.

Is The Killing worth reading?

Based on 11.6K reader ratings, The Killing has an average score of 4.12 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is The Killing?

The Killing has 306 pages.

Who wrote The Killing?

The Killing was written by Robert Muchamore. It was first published in 2005.

What is the ISBN for The Killing?

The ISBN-13 for The Killing is 9780340894330.0.

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