fiction crime mystery thriller mysterious medium-paced

339 pages | first published 2006

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Summoned to South Carolina to fill in for a negligent colleague, Tempe is stuck teaching a lackluster archaeology field school in the ruins of a Native American burial ground on the Charleston shore. But when Tempe stumbles upon a fresh skeleton a...
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Summary of 1071 reviews

Moods

mysterious 86%
dark 54%
tense 40%
adventurous 31%
sad 18%
emotional 13%
informative 13%
challenging 4%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 25%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 56% | A mix: 31% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.68

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