New Hope for the Dead by James Lee Burke, Charles Willeford

244 pages first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

Miami homicide detective Hoke Moseley is called to a posh Miami neighborhood to investigate a lethal overdose. There he meets the alluring stepmother of the decedant, and begins to wonder about dating a witness. Meanwile, he has been threatened wi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 54 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 100%
dark 66%
funny 66%
lighthearted 33%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.73

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