A Shadow on the Lens by Sam Hurcom

A Shadow on the Lens

Sam Hurcom

288 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction historical horror dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

The stifling, atmospheric, gothic crime novel with a unique protagonist and killer twist, perfect for fans of The Woman in Black, The Silent Companions, and Little Strangers ****************1904. Thomas Bexley, one of the first forensic photograp...

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Community Reviews Summary of 99 reviews

Moods

mysterious 91%
dark 86%
tense 69%
emotional 13%
adventurous 8%
challenging 8%
sad 8%

Pace

medium 45%
slow 31%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 70% | A mix: 25% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 15%

Loveable characters?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 36% | No: 36% | Yes: 26%

Average rating

3.41

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