Dead Water by Ngaio Marsh

286 pages first pub 1963 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

When a week of death threats at a faith-healing resort ends in a ghastly murder, Inspector Roderick Alleyn is faced with the most puzzling, and painful, case of his career. For of the two main suspects, one is his oldest and dearest friend—and the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 81 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 25%
emotional 25%
lighthearted 25%
relaxing 25%
tense 25%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.6

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