Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death, Gun violenceModerate
Animal cruelty, Violence, VomitMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Body shamingCommunity Reviews
Summary of 1244 reviews
Moods
dark 54%
tense 48%
adventurous 31%
emotional 23%
informative 8%
funny 7%
reflective 6%
sad 6%
challenging 3%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 2%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 37%
slow 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 58% | Plot: 37% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 43% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 23%Average rating
327 pages | first published 2010
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ISBN/UID: 9781849162296
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Quercus
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Ruth Galloway's expertise is called upon when builders, demolishing an old house in Norwich, uncover the bones of a child - minus the skull - beneath a doorway. Is it some ritual sacrifice or just plain straightforward murder? DCI Harry Nelson inv...Book Information
327 pages | first published 2010
The StoryGraph is an affiliate of the featured links. We earn commission on any purchases made.
The StoryGraph is an affiliate of the featured links. We earn commission on any purchases made.
ISBN/UID: 9781849162296
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Quercus
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Ruth Galloway's expertise is called upon when builders, demolishing an old house in Norwich, uncover the bones of a child - minus the skull - beneath a doorway. Is it some ritual sacrifice or just plain straightforward murder? DCI Harry Nelson inv...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death, Gun violenceModerate
Animal cruelty, Violence, VomitMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Body shamingCommunity Reviews
Summary of 1244 reviews
Moods
dark 54%
tense 48%
adventurous 31%
emotional 23%
informative 8%
funny 7%
reflective 6%
sad 6%
challenging 3%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 2%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 37%
slow 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 58% | Plot: 37% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 43% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 23%Average rating