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Sacrifice: A Novel (The Nevernight Chronicle Book 11)

Nevernight Chronicle Book: Sacrifice is a gothic suspense novel set on Scotland’s Shetland Islands, where an obstetrician investigates a recently murdered woman found buried on her property. The Kindle edition includes an author introduction and discussion guide, according to the listing.

At a glance

A doctor discovers a murdered woman buried in peat on her Shetland property and pursues the case despite warnings to stop.
The investigation links local records and folklore to a decades-long conspiracy.
The listing says this edition includes a new author introduction and discussion guide.

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Pros and cons

Pros

The isolated island setting and local folklore are closely tied to the murder investigation.
The Kindle edition lists screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise and Page Flip.

Technical specifications

12 specifications

Book details
Publisher	Minotaur Books
Publication date	February 5, 2013
Edition	First
Language	English
Print length	386 pages
ISBN-13	978-1250037909

Kindle edition
File size	3.6 MB
Screen reader	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	Enabled
X-Ray	Not Enabled
Word Wise	Enabled
Page Flip	Enabled

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing title names this as The Nevernight Chronicle Book 11, while the supplied plot description presents a standalone gothic suspense novel about Tora Hamilton and the Shetland Islands. The book-series identity is contradictory in the listing, so confirm the intended title before purchase.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers looking for a gothic suspense mystery with a remote Scottish island setting and an investigation into buried secrets.
Kindle readers who may use screen-reader support or Word Wise.

Less suited to

Readers avoiding gruesome murder details or suspense involving a woman killed shortly after childbirth.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.2 / 5 · 2,259 ratings

5 stars45%45%
4 stars34%34%
3 stars18%18%
2 stars2%2%
1 star1%1%

Customer feedback describes an entertaining, twist-filled and suspenseful read, with positive remarks about the writing and its descriptions of local culture and landscape. Reactions to character development and pacing are mixed, with some finding the characters unconvincing or the pace slow. That variability may matter to readers seeking a tightly paced mystery, while the reported suspense and setting suit readers drawn to atmospheric crime fiction.

Positive themes

Customers describe the plot as twist-filled, engaging and suspenseful.
The writing style and descriptions of the culture and natural world receive positive mentions.

Mixed feedback

Character development draws mixed reactions, including concerns that some characters feel unbelievable.
Pacing is divisive, with some readers finding it slow.

Frequently asked questions

What is Sacrifice about?

An obstetrician on the Shetland Islands discovers a recently murdered woman buried on her property and investigates links to local legend and long-kept secrets.

What extra material does this edition include?

The listing says this edition includes a new introduction from the author and a discussion guide.

What Kindle reading features are listed?

The listing specifies screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise and Page Flip. X-Ray is listed as not enabled.

Does the title information identify this as part of a series?

The title calls it The Nevernight Chronicle Book 11, but the plot description concerns a gothic suspense story about Tora Hamilton. These details conflict, so verify the book identity before buying.