Only the DeadOnly the Dead
What it's about
In 1980, a freshman congressman was gunned down in Rhode Island, sending shockwaves still felt more than forty years later. Now, with the world on the brink of war and the United States weakened, a secret cabal of global elites is ready to take control, and former Navy SEAL James Reece is drawn into the conspiracy.
Why it's worth reading
It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. Jack Carr, a former SEAL himself, writes some of the most authentic thrillers around.
You'll love it if you liked
In the Blood
Red Sky Mourning
Extreme MeasuresGood to know
It's a late James Reece novel; start with The Terminal List. It's violent and political.
By the numbers
- Readers88 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller44 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
- #59 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #130 of the 481 new books we rank
- #716 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
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Quick answers
Is Only the Dead worth reading?
Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It ranks #716 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 75.9 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Only the Dead about?
In 1980, a freshman congressman was gunned down in Rhode Island, sending shockwaves still felt more than forty years later. Now, with the world on the brink of war and the United States weakened, a secret cabal of global elites is ready to take control, and former Navy SEAL James Reece is drawn into the conspiracy.
How long does it take to read Only the Dead?
About 11 hours (424 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Only the Dead?
If you liked it, try In the Blood by Jack Carr, Red Sky Mourning by Jack Carr or Extreme Measures by Vince Flynn.