The Pawn by Steven James

427 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

Special Agent Patrick Bowers had only met one man who made him truly afraid. Until now. When he's called to North Carolina to consult on the case of an area serial killer, he finds himself in a deadly game.Cunning and lethal, the killer is always ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 368 reviews

Moods

dark 77%
mysterious 66%
tense 66%
adventurous 55%
challenging 44%
emotional 33%
funny 11%
hopeful 11%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 33%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 71% | Character: 14% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.91

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