fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious medium-paced

432 pages | first published 2003

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Internationally bestselling author John Connolly takes readers into the dark world of private detective Charlie Parker, whose deadly fight against evil begins when the daughter of a South Carolina millionaire is raped and murdered.In South Carolin...
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Summary of 258 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 85%
tense 71%
adventurous 57%
emotional 57%
challenging 28%
sad 28%
reflective 14%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 25%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.99

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