Death Claims by Joseph Hansen

Death Claims

Dave Brandstetter #2

Joseph Hansen

170 pages • first pub 1973 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

Death Claims is the second of Joseph Hansen's acclaimed mysteries featuring ruggedly masculine Dave Brandstetter, a gay insurance investigator. When John Oats's body is found washed up on a beach, his young lover April Stannard is sure it was no a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 64 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
reflective 44%
adventurous 33%
dark 33%
sad 33%
tense 22%
emotional 11%
hopeful 11%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 44%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 62% | A mix: 37%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 37% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 42% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.86

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