The Red Files by Lee Winter

The Red Files

On The Record #1

Lee Winter

384 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ mystery romance dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

Ambitious Daily Sentinel journalist Lauren King is chafing on LA’s vapid social circuit, reporting on glamorous A-list parties while sparring with her rival—the formidable, icy Catherine Ayers. Ayers is an ex-Washington political correspondent who...

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Community Reviews Summary of 237 reviews

Moods

mysterious 88%
adventurous 80%
emotional 34%
funny 34%
tense 34%
dark 23%
hopeful 23%
lighthearted 23%
challenging 15%
inspiring 11%
informative 7%
relaxing 7%
reflective 3%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 17%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Plot: 24% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.28

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