fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious fast-paced

294 pages | first published 2010

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It’s been only a few months since archaeologist Ruth Galloway found herself entangled in a missing persons case, barely escaping with her life. But when construction workers demolishing a large old house in Norwich uncover the bones of a child ben...
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Summary of 1244 reviews

Moods

mysterious 97%
dark 54%
tense 48%
adventurous 31%
emotional 23%
informative 8%
funny 7%
reflective 6%
sad 6%
challenging 3%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 37%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Plot: 37% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 43% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 23%

Average rating

3.72

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