Black Mountain
Laird Barron
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Black Mountain
by Laird Barron
Published
2019
Publisher
G. P. Putnam's Sons
Pages
309
ISBN-13
9780735212893
Description
Ex-mob enforcer Isaiah Coledrige has hung out a shingle as a private eye in New York's Hudson Valley, and in his newest case, a seemingly simple murder investigation leads him to the most terrifying enemy he has ever faced When a small-time criminal named Harold Lee turns up in the Ashokan reservoir--sans a heartbeat, head, or hands--the local Mafia capo hires Isaiah Coleridge to look into the matter. The Mob likes crime, but only the crime it controls...and as it turns out, Lee is the second independent contractor to meet a bad end on the business side of a serrated knife. One such death can be overlooked. Two makes a man wonder. A guy in Harold Lee's business would make his fair share of enemies, and it seems a likely case of pure revenge. But as Coledrige turns over more stones, he finds himself dragged into something deeper and more insidious than he could have imagined, in a labyrinthine case spanning decades. At the center are an heiress moonlighting as a cabaret dancer, a powerful corporation with high-placed connections, and a serial killer who may have been honing his skills since the Vietnam War...
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Black Mountain?
This edition of Black Mountain has approximately 309 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Black Mountain?
For most readers, Black Mountain typically takes between 6h 26m and 4h 18m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 77,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 9m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 77,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Black Mountain?
The estimated word count for Black Mountain is approximately 77,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Black Mountain?
Black Mountain was written by Laird Barron.
When was Black Mountain published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2019. The original work may have been published on a different date.