A Fever of the Blood by Oscar de Muriel

A Fever of the Blood

Frey & McGray #2

Oscar de Muriel with Andy Secombe (Narrator)

12 hours, 26 minutes • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical mystery adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

This riveting new detective novel evokes a spellbinding concoction of crime, history, and horror--perfect for fans of Arthur Conan Doyle and P.D. James. New Year's Day, 1889.  In Edinburgh's lunatic asylum, a patient escapes as a nurse lays dying....

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Community Reviews Summary of 248 reviews

Moods

mysterious 96%
dark 89%
adventurous 68%
tense 51%
funny 37%
emotional 13%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 41%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Plot: 43% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 26% | Yes: 26%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 19%

Average rating

3.78

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