Fortune Favors the Dead by Stephen Spotswood

Fortune Favors the Dead

Pentecost and Parker #1

Stephen Spotswood

352 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ mystery adventurous mysterious fast-paced
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Ideal for readers who crave a 1940s New York noir with sharp-witted detectives, queer romance, and puzzles wrapped in supernatural intrigue.

Description

“Razor-sharp style, tons of flair, a snappy sense of humor, and all the most satisfying elements of a really good noir novel, plus plenty of original twists of its own.”—Tana FrenchA wildly charming and fast-paced mystery written with all the pana...

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Community Reviews

4.08
based on 2,164 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 89%

adventurous: 76%

funny: 35%

lighthearted: 24%

tense: 19%

dark: 12%

emotional: 12%

reflective: 7%

hopeful: 6%

challenging: 3%

inspiring: 3%

relaxing: 3%

sad: 2%


Pace

46% of readers chose fast
49% of readers chose medium
3% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

40% of readers chose Plot
53% of readers chose A mix
6% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

56% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

90% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

65% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
19% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

31% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
46% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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