The Naked Face
316
Novel • Fiction
New York City • 1970s
1982
Adult
18+ years
In Sidney Sheldon's thriller The Naked Face, a psychoanalyst named Dr. Judd Stevens becomes entangled in a murder investigation after individuals connected to him start turning up dead. As he seeks to uncover the truth, Stevens must navigate danger and deception while striving to save his life and livelihood from an unseen assailant.
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Sidney Sheldon's The Naked Face delivers a compelling psychological thriller filled with suspense and intricate plot twists. Reviewers commend its fast-paced narrative and strong character development. However, some critique predictable elements and occasional implausibility. Overall, it's a gripping read for thriller enthusiasts.
Fans of psychological thrillers and fast-paced mysteries will find Sidney Sheldon's The Naked Face captivating. Similar to Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None and Robert Ludlum’s The Bourne Identity, it offers gripping suspense and intricate plotting, making it perfect for readers who appreciate intense and cleverly crafted narratives.
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The Naked Face was Sidney Sheldon's first novel, published in 1970, and earned him a nomination for the Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best First Novel by an American Author.
Before becoming a bestselling novelist, Sidney Sheldon had a successful career as a screenwriter in Hollywood, winning an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for the film The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer in 1947.
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The book is known for its psychological depth and was adapted into a film in 1984, starring actors such as Roger Moore and Rod Steiger.
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316
Novel • Fiction
New York City • 1970s
1982
Adult
18+ years
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