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The dead secret

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ronanreads · 12 Oct 2026, 22:10 UTC

Keeping The dead secret on my list. Is it one to read in short sittings or would you save it for a quiet weekend?

eoinreads · 13 Oct 2026, 11:10 UTC

Ronan, would be nice to come back to this thread once a few more people have given it a go.

eimearinmayo · 13 Oct 2026, 02:10 UTC

The dead secret is one I am weighing up. This is the sort of choice I might miss without someone putting it forward.

darraghreads · 13 Oct 2026, 16:10 UTC

Eimear, same question here. A quick note on the pace would help me make up my mind.

tadhgreads_33 · 13 Oct 2026, 06:10 UTC

For anyone considering The dead secret: Leaving a boost while I decide. The hard bit is narrowing the list down to just one.