Cross and Burn by Val McDermid

385 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

Guilt and grief have driven a wedge between long time crime-fighting partners psychologist Tony Hill and ex-DCI Carol Jordan. But just because they’re not talking doesn’t mean the killing stops.Someone is killing women. Women who bear an unsettlin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 246 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
tense 90%
mysterious 72%
emotional 45%
challenging 36%
adventurous 18%
reflective 18%
sad 18%
hopeful 9%
informative 9%
inspiring 9%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Character: 12% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.95

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