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| Original Title: | Library of the Dead |
| ISBN: | 0099534452 (ISBN13: 9780099534457) |
| Edition Language: | English URL http://glenncooperbooks.com/content/secret_seventh_son.asp?id=desc |
| Series: | Will Piper #1 |
| Characters: | Will Piper |
| Setting: | New York State(United States) Vectis (England) |
Glenn Cooper
Paperback | Pages: 410 pages Rating: 3.77 | 11148 Users | 970 Reviews
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| Title | : | Library of the Dead (Will Piper #1) |
| Author | : | Glenn Cooper |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 410 pages |
| Published | : | May 21st 2009 by Arrow (first published 2009) |
| Categories | : | Thriller. Mystery. Fiction. Crime. Historical. Historical Fiction |
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The most shocking secret in the history of mankind is about to be revealed...A murderer is on the loose on the streets of New York City: nicknamed the Doomsday Killer, he's claimed six victims in just two weeks, and the city is terrified. Even worse, the police are mystified: the victims have nothing in common, defying all profiling, and all that connects them is that each received a sick postcard in the mail before they died - a postcard that announced their date of death. In desperation, the FBI assigns the case to maverick agent Will Piper, once the most accomplished serial killing expert in the bureau's history, now on a dissolute spiral to retirement. Battling his own demons, Will is soon drawn back into a world he both loves and hates, determined to catch the killer whatever it takes. But his search takes him in a direction he could never have predicted, uncovering a shocking secret that has been closely guarded for centuries. A secret that once lay buried in an underground library beneath an 8th Century monastery, but which has now been unearthed - with deadly consequences. A select few defend the secret of the library with their lives - and as Will closes in on the truth, they are determined to stop him, at any cost... Some crimes should never be solved; some secrets are best left buried. Secret of the Seventh Son is a debut thriller by Glenn Cooper about predestination and fate.Rating Regarding Books Library of the Dead (Will Piper #1)
Ratings: 3.77 From 11148 Users | 970 ReviewsCritique Regarding Books Library of the Dead (Will Piper #1)
Keeps you entertained, at the edge of your seat. Very well written, you can tell the writer knows what he's talking about, where he's going. The mixture of past events, and contemporaneous events make this book really interesting and relatable. Can't wait to start the next book of the series.The author combines a modern murder mystery with historical fiction. He let's the cat out of the bag a bit to early, but still I couldn't wait to read what would happen next.I'm pretty sure this book will stay in my collection and I'll be looking for more books from this author.
somewhere between 3-3.5 stars
A quick read that had an obvious ending at the half way point.
The main character is an FBI agent expert in serial killers. He is tall, has a square jaw, a former wife and a neglected daughter.Jaw has a drinking problem and is not very disciplined.Jaw has been assigned the case of the Doomsday killer, coupled with a young female partner.His partner is a pain in the ass, but (you guess), very slowly they come to a sort of complicity. Obviously the two of them fall in love, obviously Jaw overcomes his drinking problem, obviously he makes it up with his
What a nice story! I definitely want more. Glenn Cooper rocks!
Very, very interesting book with a refreshingly original idea. Library of the Dead starts off as your usual serial homicide story, seemingly unsolvable, until you find out what really happens. You'll never be able to guess. This is a very refreshing alternative to the usual religious-conspiracy-secrets genre. Still finds its roots in some ancient brotherhood that just has to be related to Christianity, but it's not what you think. This book is full of surprises that will keep you turning page
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