Apprentice in Death vs Brotherhood in Death: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Eve Dallas, Dallas, Policewomen, Police Procedural, Mystery & Detective, New york

Cover of Apprentice in Death

Apprentice in Death Nora Roberts · 2016 ★★★★☆ 4.5 551 pages · ≈ 10 h 12 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

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Cover of Brotherhood in Death

Brotherhood in Death Nora Roberts · 2012 ★★★★☆ 4.4 394 pages · ≈ 7 h 18 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 4.5 vs 4.4 — either is a safe pick by score.
Brotherhood in Death is the quicker read — about 7 hours vs 10 for Apprentice in Death.

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