The Color of Death vs The Storybook Killer: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Thriller
The Color of Death
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From the number-one New York Times bestselling author and FOX News host Trey Gowdy comes a dark mystery debut about a murder in a small South Carolina town. Assistant DA Colm Truesdale must pick up the pieces of his own…
The Storybook Killer
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A must-read chilling US serial killer thriller from bestselling author Keri Beevis! ⚡️ Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Tess Gerritsen and You! 🎬📚Sticks and stones may break your bones, but words can really kill…
The verdict
- The Color of Death is the quickest read — about 5 hours vs 8 for The Storybook Killer.
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Scores by source
| The Color of Death | The Storybook Killer | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 3.2 (2) | — |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (418) | — |
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Reception
| The Color of Death | The Storybook Killer | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 418 | — |
| Editions | 5 | — |
| Wikipedia attention | 213 | — |
| Pages | 288 | 440 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is shorter to read: The Color of Death or The Storybook Killer?
The Color of Death is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: The Color of Death (288 pages, ≈ 5 h 20 m); The Storybook Killer (440 pages, ≈ 8 h 09 m).
Which is harder to read: The Color of Death or The Storybook Killer?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — The Color of Death: Moderate; The Storybook Killer: Moderate.