A Cruel Light by Cyndi MacMillan

A Cruel Light

Cyndi MacMillan

288 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

Hidden away and decaying for decades, a cryptic mural holds deadly clues in this intoxicating mix of art, murder, and buried secrets, perfect for fans of Simone St. James.It was a blood-curdling crime that rocked the town to its core, leaving some...

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Community Reviews Summary of 64 reviews

Moods

mysterious 95%
dark 73%
tense 52%
emotional 43%
sad 26%
challenging 21%
adventurous 17%
informative 13%
hopeful 8%
reflective 8%
funny 4%
inspiring 4%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 34%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 63% | A mix: 31% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 5% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 63% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 15%

Average rating

3.37

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