Firewatching by Russ Thomas

432 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction crime lgbtqia+ mystery dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

A body is found bricked into the walls of a house. From the state of the hands, it's clear the dead man was buried alive. Soon, the victim is linked to an old missing person's case and DS Adam Tyler is called. As the sole representative of South Y...

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Community Reviews Summary of 304 reviews

Moods

mysterious 92%
dark 87%
tense 78%
adventurous 19%
challenging 15%
emotional 12%
sad 12%
reflective 7%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 77%
slow 12%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Plot: 40% | Character: 6% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 34% | No: 32% | Yes: 32%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 19%

Average rating

3.7

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