Bloody January by Alan Parks

Bloody January

Harry McCoy #1

Alan Parks

253 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

When a teenage boy shoots a young woman dead in the middle of a busy Glasgow street and then commits suicide, Detective Harry McCoy is sure of one thing. It wasn't a random act of violence.With his new partner in tow, McCoy uses his underworld net...

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Community Reviews Summary of 110 reviews

Moods

dark 91%
mysterious 66%
tense 66%
sad 33%
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
emotional 16%
reflective 16%
lighthearted 8%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 36%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 22% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.68

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