Dark Across the Bay by Ania Ahlborn

Dark Across the Bay

Ania Ahlborn

260 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction horror thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

In the vein of John MacDonald's Cape Fear, Ahlborn takes the classic stalker tale and updates it for the modern era. The house sits stoic and slightly askew off the coast of Raven's Head. Its off-kilter windows are both charming and disorienting,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 272 reviews

Moods

dark 92%
tense 76%
mysterious 74%
emotional 33%
sad 19%
adventurous 10%
challenging 8%
reflective 1%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 44%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Plot: 34% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 13%

Average rating

3.6

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