The Dead Hour by Denise Mina

The Dead Hour

Paddy Meehan #2

Denise Mina

341 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

The most praised thriller writer to burst onto the scene in years returns with a brilliant story of suicide, murder, violence, and greed. Responding to a late night-call, Paddy Meehan arrives at an elegant villa, where a calm blonde with blood ru...

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Community Reviews Summary of 135 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
adventurous 33%
funny 33%
mysterious 33%
sad 33%
tense 33%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

3.63

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