A Flicker in the DarkA Flicker in the Dark
What it's about
When Chloe Davis was twelve, six teenage girls went missing in her small Louisiana town, and her father was arrested as a serial killer. Twenty years later, Chloe is a psychologist in Baton Rouge, planning her wedding, when teenage girls start disappearing again, in ways that echo her father's crimes.
Why it's worth reading
It was a Goodreads Choice finalist. It's a twisty, atmospheric debut thriller.
You'll love it if you liked
The Last Thing He Told Me
Bright Young Women
Local Woman MissingGood to know
Chloe abuses prescription drugs. The twists pile up near the end.
By the numbers
- Readers28 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller53 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #373 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #368 of the 481 new books we rank
- #2114 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping
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Quick answers
Is A Flicker in the Dark worth reading?
Yes. It was a Goodreads Choice finalist. It ranks #2,114 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 62.8 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is A Flicker in the Dark about?
When Chloe Davis was twelve, six teenage girls went missing in her small Louisiana town, and her father was arrested as a serial killer. Twenty years later, Chloe is a psychologist in Baton Rouge, planning her wedding, when teenage girls start disappearing again, in ways that echo her father's crimes.
How long does it take to read A Flicker in the Dark?
About 11 hours (432 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after A Flicker in the Dark?
If you liked it, try The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave, Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll or Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica.