Red Leech by Andrew Lane

352 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction historical mystery young adult adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

Only Sherlock 14 can identify thugs who kidnapped his pal Matthew Arnatt and guard John Wilkes Booth, crazy after face half burned off. Duke Balthassar wants Lincoln assassin for figurehead to rally Confederation troops against Union. Somehow his ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 288 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 75%
tense 50%
emotional 25%
hopeful 25%
lighthearted 25%
relaxing 25%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 20%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 60% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.78

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