# In the Dark: A Treasure Hunt Turns Deadly

Treasure Hunt Turns Deadly: In the Dark is a horror novel about librarian Jane Kerry, who receives clues and money from a mysterious game master and is drawn into increasingly dangerous and immoral actions. This listed edition is in English and has a print length of 512 pages.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 10.44 GBP
- Previous price: 10.99 GBP
- Discount: 5%
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- Rating: 4.3 / 5
- Reviews: 986

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## At a glance

- A librarian's discovery of a cash-filled clue launches a game that becomes increasingly dangerous.
- The listing places the book in horror and thriller territory, with a psychological edge built around coercion and escalating choices.
- The listed edition has 512 pages and is in English.

## Pros

- A clear escalating premise combines a treasure hunt, cryptic clues and a protagonist pushed beyond her comfort zone.
- The 512-page length offers a substantial read for buyers seeking a longer horror novel.

## Specifications

### Publication details
- Publisher: Feature
- Publication date: 10 Nov. 1994
- Language: English
- Print length: 512 pages
- ISBN-10: 0747245096
- ISBN-13: 978-0747245094
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 284 g
- Dimensions: 11.05 x 3.18 x 17.78 cm

## A good fit for

- Readers looking for a horror thriller centred on a dangerous game and moral pressure.
- Readers who enjoy stories where an ordinary protagonist is drawn into escalating peril.

## Less suited to

- Readers seeking a light or low-stakes treasure-hunt story.

## Customer feedback

Aggregate ratings lean positive overall, with five- and four-star ratings making up most of the distribution, alongside a smaller spread of lower ratings. This offers a broadly favourable but not unanimous signal for the novel, though ratings alone do not explain readers' reasons or establish specific strengths or shortcomings.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is In the Dark about?
Librarian Jane Kerry receives money and clues from someone calling himself the Master of Games. Following the clues draws her into increasingly reckless and immoral actions, and trying to quit does not end the game.
### How long is this edition?
The listing gives a print length of 512 pages.
### What language is the listed edition in?
The listing specifies English.

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## Images

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