How Long to Read The Poker Game Mystery

How Long Does it Take to Read The Poker Game Mystery?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 40 minutes to read The Poker Game Mystery by Peter Bartram

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Poker is a game for the dead lucky... Crime reporter Colin Crampton discovers nightclub bouncer Steve Telford murdered. Colin can't understand why five cards of a poker hand are laid out next to the body.As Colin investigates, he becomes entangled with three former special forces soldiers from the Second World War. All have motives to kill Telford. But Colin's probe is derailed when a shock change at the Evening Chronicle puts the paper's - and Colin's - future in peril.The tension ratchets higher when the life of a young girl is on the line. Colin is forced to go head-to-head in a poker game with sinister newspaper owner Quentin Pell to save her.There are laughs alongside the action as Colin and his feisty girlfriend Shirley shuffle the cards and play the most dangerous game of all - with their own lives at stake. See what reviewers say about Crampton of the Chronicle: "A fun read with humour throughout..." Crime Thriller Hound"An excellent novel, full of twists and turns, plenty of action scenes, crackling dialogue - and a great sense of fun." Fully Booked 2016"A good page-turning murder mystery, with a likeable protagonist and great setting." The Bookworm Chronicles"An amiable romp through the shady back streets of 1960s Brighton." Simon Brett, Crime Writers' Association Diamond Dagger winner"A highly entertaining, involving mystery, narrated in a charming voice, with winning characters. Highly recommended." - In Search of the Classic Mystery Novel"A romp of a read! Very funny and very British." The Book Trail"Superbly crafted and breezy as a stroll along the pier, this Brighton-based murder mystery is a delight." Peter Lovesey, Crime Writers' Association Diamond Dagger winner"By the end of page one, I knew I liked Colin Crampton and author Peter Bartram's breezy writing style." Over My Dead Body"One night I stayed up until nearly 2am thinking 'I'll just read one more chapter'. This is a huge recommendation from me." Life of a Nerdish Mum

How long is The Poker Game Mystery?

The Poker Game Mystery by Peter Bartram is 280 pages long, and a total of 70,000 words.

This makes it 94% the length of the average book. It also has 86% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Poker Game Mystery Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 22 minutes to read The Poker Game Mystery aloud.

What Reading Level is The Poker Game Mystery?

The Poker Game Mystery is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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