Past Lying by Val McDermid

439 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction mystery mysterious medium-paced

Description

Edinburgh, haunted by the ghosts of its many writers, is also the cold case beat of DCI Karen Pirie. So she shouldn't be surprised when an author's manuscript appears to be a blueprint for an actual crime.Karen can't ignore the plot's chilling sim...

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Community Reviews Summary of 14 reviews

Moods

mysterious 87%
tense 75%
adventurous 62%
dark 50%
reflective 50%
emotional 37%
hopeful 37%
challenging 25%
informative 25%
sad 25%
inspiring 12%
relaxing 12%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 25%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 60% | N/A: 20% | No: 20%

Average rating

4.25

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