Death in the Family by Tessa Wegert

Death in the Family

Shana Merchant #1

Tessa Wegert

307 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

A storm-struck island. A blood-soaked bed. A missing man. Senior Investigator Shana Merchant believes it all adds up to a killer in their midst—and that murder is a family affair.Thirteen months ago, former NYPD detective Shana Merchant barely sur...

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Community Reviews Summary of 510 reviews

Moods

mysterious 97%
dark 74%
tense 68%
adventurous 18%
emotional 10%
challenging 8%
sad 4%
reflective 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 36%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 27% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 37% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.74

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