fiction crime mystery mysterious fast-paced

352 pages | first published 1988

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At a moonlit Indian ruin--where "thieves of time" ravage sacred ground in the name of profit--a noted anthropologist vanishes while on the verge of making a startling, history-altering discovery. At an ancient burial site, amid stolen goods and de...
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Summary of 259 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 80%
dark 20%
emotional 20%
informative 20%
lighthearted 20%
reflective 20%
tense 20%

Pace

medium 80%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | N/A: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | N/A: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.9

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