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Forty Words for Sorrow - John Cardinal, Bk 1
Author: Giles Blunt

In the quiet Canadian town of Algonquin Bay, a frozen body has been found in an abandoned mine shaft. She is quickly identified as Katie Pine, a teenager who had disappeared months ago. At the time, Detective John Cardinal insisted that Katie was no ordinary runaway. His relentless pursuit and refusal to give up on the case got him demoted from ... more »

ISBN-13: 9780399147524
ISBN-10: 0399147527
Publication Date: 6/25/2001
Pages: 344
Rating:

Currently 3.9/5 Stars.

3.9 stars, based on 12 ratings

Publisher: Penguin Putnam
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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Mary (rxkicker) - , reviewed Forty Words for Sorrow (John Cardinal, Bk 1) on 9/26/2008 + 71 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 5

The only 'creepy' books I read are by Giles Blunt. (But I don't read them at night!) The language and mood are beautiful. I don't know much about snow... but felt I did after reading one of his books. Set in the Algonquin Bay area of Ontario.

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Susan D. (Humboldt) reviewed Forty Words for Sorrow (John Cardinal, Bk 1) on 2/2/2007 + 16 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 4

I'd rate this higher except I don't care for the genre ... serial killers. The writing in general, characters, atmosphere, etc. is super.

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Camilla M. reviewed Forty Words for Sorrow (John Cardinal, Bk 1) on 4/16/2007 + 12 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 4

A taut and enthralling tale that is as dark as the Canadian winter setting is cold. Humane,intelligent, and griping, FORTY WORDS FOR SORROW is a haunting journey into the human heart in all its complexities.
Val McDermid

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LaVon C. reviewed Forty Words for Sorrow (John Cardinal, Bk 1) on 8/16/2006 + 7 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 2

Chilling and gruesome.

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Pamela M. reviewed Forty Words for Sorrow (John Cardinal, Bk 1) on 5/5/2007 + 6 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 2

interesting and suspense filled book. Takes place in a part of the world not often read about- Northern Canada

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Lynette G. (DrQ) reviewed Forty Words for Sorrow (John Cardinal, Bk 1) on 4/14/2023 + 27 more book reviews

This is one of my favorite books he's written. I know some people don't like the killer books and darker stories. I am a forensic psychologist and I find them interesting. It gives the opportunity to think of patterns in criminal Behavior. So I may not be the best for the choice of a book to read but if you like complicated, deep characters and can live with a little Darkness give it a shot I can't promise you'll love it but you never know.

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