Death and the Conjuror by Tom Mead

Death and the Conjuror

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Tom Mead

6 hours, 39 minutes first pub 2022 (editions) user-added

fiction historical mystery dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

An enthralling locked-room murder mystery inspired by crime fiction of the Golden Age, Death and the Conjuror is the debut novel by acclaimed short-story writer Tom Mead. In 1930s London, celebrity psychiatrist Anselm Rees is discovered dead in hi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 130 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
challenging 15%
dark 15%
adventurous 11%
lighthearted 11%
tense 11%
reflective 5%
relaxing 3%
funny 1%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 68% | A mix: 21% | Character: 7% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 35% | No: 30% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 62% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

3.65

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