How Long to Read Thirsty Blade

How Long Does it Take to Read Thirsty Blade?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 30 minutes to read Thirsty Blade by Stanley Lombardo

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

Description

When Indianapolis surgeon Dr. Douglas Bayliss inherits a set of antique surgical knives, little does he realize that their blades have been crafted from the fragments of a Muramasa katana. Muramasa . . . the name echoes through Japanese legend like a malign whisper: the swordsmith whose blades were notorious for their thirst for blood. The scalpels' first owner, Sir Reginald Bastable, is known to history as Jack the Ripper, driven by the knives' bloodlust. Now Bayliss, a notorious alcoholic and abuser of women, falls under the Muramasas' demonic influence, and after each time he performs surgery with them, he prowls the red-light district in search of a sacrifice. Former State CID investigator Greg D'Amico teaches Criminal Law at Indiana University, where beautiful young Maggie Price is taking classes toward her law degree. Strongly attracted to her, despite the fact that he knows she earns her tuition by working as a hooker, D'Amico refrains from seeking a relationship with Maggie for ethical reasons. However, when she consults Bayliss for a routine GYN checkup, he asks her out for dinner, and they begin a torrid relationship. From that point on, it is merely a matter of time before Bayliss discovers that Maggie is a prostitute - and therefore fair prey for the Ripper and his Muramasa knives. An aficionado of Japanese martial arts, D'Amico owns a priceless Yoshihiro katana, reputed to be as potent for good as the Muramasas are for evil. But will his skill with the sword be enough to save Maggie from the gruesome death that awaits her? This volume includes two bonus short pieces: "The Life-Sculptors of Beta Noire" and "The Portals of Proximity."

How long is Thirsty Blade?

Thirsty Blade by Stanley Lombardo is 206 pages long, and a total of 52,736 words.

This makes it 70% the length of the average book. It also has 64% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Thirsty Blade Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 48 minutes to read Thirsty Blade aloud.

What Reading Level is Thirsty Blade?

Thirsty Blade 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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