Date with Malice by Julia Chapman

400 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious medium-paced

Description

Suspicious goings-on at a retirement home lead to an intriguing investigation in Date with Malice, the second cosy crime novel in Julia Chapman's Dales Detective series. Perfect for fans of Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club and M.C. Beaton....

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Community Reviews Summary of 95 reviews

Moods

mysterious 83%
lighthearted 58%
adventurous 41%
funny 33%
relaxing 33%
tense 16%
challenging 8%
dark 8%
emotional 8%

Pace

medium 91%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 77% | Plot: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | No: 37%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 37% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.86

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