The Man by the Sea by Jack Benton

The Man by the Sea

Slim Hardy Mysteries #1

Jack Benton

222 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller mysterious medium-paced

Description

John "Slim" Hardy, heavy drinker and disgraced soldier turned bumbling private detective, is hired to investigate Ted Douglas, an investment banker who slips out of work every Friday to visit a desolate cove on the Lancashire coast. There, he walk...

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Community Reviews Summary of 25 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 50%
hopeful 25%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.43

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