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160 pages • first pub 1956 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
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Language: English
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Description
When Detective Reardon is found dead, motive is a big question mark. But when his partner becomes victim number two, it looks like open-and-shut grudge killings. That is, until a third detective buys it.ED MCBAIN'S FIRST 87th PRECINCT NOVEL",
Community Reviews Summary of 293 reviews
Moods
tense 62%
dark 50%
adventurous 43%
challenging 12%
emotional 12%
funny 6%
sad 6%
Pace
medium 31%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Plot: 46%Strong character development?
No: 69% | Yes: 30%Loveable characters?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 38% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 7%Average rating
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Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gun violence, MurderMinor
Drug use, Rape, Sexism
160 pages • first pub 1956 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
When Detective Reardon is found dead, motive is a big question mark. But when his partner becomes victim number two, it looks like open-and-shut grudge killings. That is, until a third detective buys it.ED MCBAIN'S FIRST 87th PRECINCT NOVEL",
Community Reviews Summary of 293 reviews
Moods
tense 62%
dark 50%
adventurous 43%
challenging 12%
emotional 12%
funny 6%
sad 6%
Pace
medium 31%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Plot: 46%Strong character development?
No: 69% | Yes: 30%Loveable characters?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 38% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gun violence, MurderMinor
Drug use, Rape, Sexism