The Body in the Dales by J.R. Ellis

The Body in the Dales

Yorkshire Murder Mysteries #1

J.R. Ellis

317 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious medium-paced
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An unpopular victim. An impossible crime. A murderer on the loose.A body is discovered deep in a cave beneath the Yorkshire Dales. Leading the investigation into the mysterious death are experienced DCI Jim Oldroyd and his partner DS Carter, a new...

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Community Reviews

3.31
based on 436 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 87%

adventurous: 38%

tense: 32%

dark: 25%

challenging: 12%

informative: 6%

lighthearted: 6%

relaxing: 6%

emotional: 3%

reflective: 3%

sad: 3%


Pace

11% of readers chose fast
61% of readers chose medium
27% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

55% of readers chose Plot
34% of readers chose A mix
10% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

40% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
43% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

40% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
40% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

23% of readers chose Yes
3% of readers chose Complicated
73% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

25% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
48% of readers chose No
11% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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