City of Lies by Alafair Burke

437 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced
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In New York City nights are dangerous. Days are numbered.When New York University student Megan Gunther is brutally murdered, NYPD Detective Ellie Hatcher and partner J.J. Rogan discover that Megan has been on the receiving end of some sinister on...

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Community Reviews Summary of 260 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
tense 80%
emotional 40%
adventurous 20%
dark 20%
sad 20%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 20%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Average rating

3.54

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