Whiskey BeachWhiskey Beach
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What it's about
Eli Landon, a Boston lawyer, was suspected of murdering his wife, and though he was never charged, his life fell apart. He retreats to his family's grand old house on the cliffs at Whiskey Beach, Massachusetts, where his grandmother has been injured in a mysterious fall. With the help of Abra, the house's warm, energetic caretaker, he discovers someone is breaking in, looking for a legendary pirate treasure.
Why it's worth reading
It hit #1 on the New York Times list. It's romantic suspense with a cozy New England setting.
You'll love it if you liked
Black Hills
Angels Fall
Plum IslandGood to know
There are sex scenes and some violence.
By the numbers
- Readers63 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller54 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
- #140 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #582 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #1108 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
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Quick answers
Is Whiskey Beach worth reading?
Yes. It hit #1 on the New York Times list. It ranks #1,108 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 71.8 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Whiskey Beach about?
Eli Landon, a Boston lawyer, was suspected of murdering his wife, and though he was never charged, his life fell apart. He retreats to his family's grand old house on the cliffs at Whiskey Beach, Massachusetts, where his grandmother has been injured in a mysterious fall. With the help of Abra, the house's warm, energetic caretaker, he discovers someone is breaking in, looking for a legendary pirate treasure.
How long does it take to read Whiskey Beach?
About 12 hours (484 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Whiskey Beach?
If you liked it, try Black Hills by Nora Roberts, Angels Fall by Nora Roberts or Plum Island by Nelson DeMille.