fiction crime mystery thriller mysterious tense fast-paced

372 pages | first published 2004

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Detective Lindsay Boxer is jogging along a beautiful San Francisco street as a ferocious blast rips through the neighbourhood. A townhouse owned by an internet magnate explodes into flames, three people die and a sinister note signed 'August Spies...
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Summary of 1623 reviews

Moods

mysterious 79%
tense 61%
adventurous 47%
dark 47%
emotional 41%
sad 23%
challenging 11%
hopeful 5%
reflective 5%
informative 2%

Pace

fast 63%
medium 36%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Plot: 41% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 58% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 51% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.82

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