![]() ![]() We’re not talking about who has had the most lethal and successful career, that’s a conversation for another day. While this was the first year we involved other readers, it proved beneficial.Įveryone involved was asked to set aside their feelings as to who their personal and all-time favorite characters are. Each of them stayed busy reading as the year went on, and then they had to file a full report back to us. We asked them why they thought they were qualified to help set this year’s rankings, and then sent them a list of characters (and the corresponding books) under consideration. To join in on the process, these readers were put through the ringer. Two dozen hardcore readers helped set this year’s list, which features a big shakeup right at the very top. On top of assembling a secret team of industry professionals (one editor, one best-selling author who didn’t have a book come out this year, one reviewer, and two bookstore representatives), we also gave readers a chance to weigh in. ![]() ![]() ![]() There are charts, conference calls, plenty of debates, and, this year, we added a new element to help make it as authentic as possible. The process of assembling our Top Ten list of the genre’s most lethal characters is long and difficult. but for us, the grueling process started back in January, and, really, even prior to that. ![]()
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