Bad Dog by Alex Smith

296 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction crime thriller dark fast-paced

Description

Some legends can kill you.When a young woman is brutally murdered in the Norfolk countryside, the locals blame Black Shuck—a legendary wild dog. There’s only one problem: the wounds weren’t made by an animal. DCI Robert Kett is battling a black do...

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Community Reviews Summary of 82 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
tense 100%
mysterious 60%
emotional 30%
funny 20%
sad 20%
adventurous 10%
informative 10%

Pace

fast 72%
medium 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 10% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20% | N/A: 10%

Average rating

4.12

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