My First Murder by Leena Lehtolainen, Owen F. Witesman

257 pages first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

Maria Kallio has just been assigned her first murder investigation. To prove to herself and her squad that she has what it takes to be a detective, she’ll have to solve the death of Tommi Peltonen. Found floating facedown at the water’s edge of hi...

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Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 100%
tense 100%
challenging 50%
dark 50%
funny 50%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

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3.12

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