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Dead Scared

Sharon J. Bolton
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Dead Scared

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012

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Sharon J. Bolton

Dead Scared

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Cambridge, England • 2010s

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Dead Scared by Sharon J. Bolton, individuals in a Cambridge college experience a series of mysterious suicides. A young detective, Lacey Flint, collaborates with psychiatrist Evi Oliver to investigate the disturbing events. Their inquiry leads them through psychological and sinister elements, revealing deeper truths. The novel explores mental health, power dynamics, and fear.

Suspenseful

Dark

Unnerving

Mysterious

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.2

15,298 ratings

79%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Dead Scared by Sharon J. Bolton is praised for its gripping psychological suspense and well-drawn characters, particularly Lacey Flint. The dark atmosphere and intricate plot keep readers engaged, although some feel the pace lags midway. Overall, it successfully blends crime and psychological elements, appealing to thriller enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Dead Scared?

Readers who relish psychological thrillers with dark academia themes will enjoy Dead Scared by Sharon J. Bolton. Fans of Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl and Ruth Ware’s The Woman in Cabin 10 will appreciate this gripping tale of mystery and suspense woven into an academic setting.

4.2

15,298 ratings

79%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Cambridge, England • 2010s

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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