#2 in Crime & mystery
A Drop of Corruption
- 518
- Pages
- about 9 h
- Reading time
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About the book
A Drop of Corruption is a 2025 fantasy murder mystery novel by Robert Jackson Bennett. It is a sequel to his 2024 novel The Tainted Cup.
Reading order · Shadow of the Leviathan
- A Drop of CorruptionThis bookA Drop of Corruption8.78.7 / 10
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Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.9 across 486 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 73% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Crime & mystery average of 8.0. That is how 8.7 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 8.9 | 486 | 100% |
Frequently asked
What is A Drop of Corruption rated?
8.7 out of 10, from 486 reader ratings across 1 independent sources.
Is A Drop of Corruption worth reading?
Readers give it 8.7/10 from 486 ratings, which puts it ahead of 99 % of the Crime & mystery shelf.
How long does it take to read A Drop of Corruption?
About 9 hours at an average reading pace — 518 pages.
Where does A Drop of Corruption rank?
#2 in Crime & mystery on the current snapshot.
Which volume of the series is A Drop of Corruption?
Volume 2 of 2 in Shadow of the Leviathan. The full reading order is one tap away above.
How long is A Drop of Corruption?
It has 518 pages — longer than 59% of the ranked books in Crime & mystery.
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