fiction crime mystery mysterious fast-paced

288 pages | first published 1942

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Ellery Queen matches wits with a ruthless poisoner who implicates Queen as the prime suspect. "Should make every detective story reader an Ellery Queen fan".--Boston Globe.
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Summary of 24 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 50%
emotional 50%
reflective 50%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

Average rating

3.63

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