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443 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781786482167
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Quercus Publishing
Publication date: 02 June 2016
Description
Historical crimes involving a Victorian child killer may hold the key to several contemporary deaths in this macabre outing for Dr Ruth Galloway, forensic archaeologist. Perfect for fans of Val McDermid and Ann Cleeves. ‘Told with a deepening s...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,262 reviews
Moods
tense 57%
emotional 53%
dark 48%
adventurous 30%
sad 15%
informative 12%
challenging 9%
funny 8%
reflective 7%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 4%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 44%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Plot: 26% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 51% | No: 39% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 46% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Kidnapping, DeathModerate
Body shaming, Infidelity, Child abuseMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Car accident, Murder
443 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781786482167
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Quercus Publishing
Publication date: 02 June 2016
Description
Historical crimes involving a Victorian child killer may hold the key to several contemporary deaths in this macabre outing for Dr Ruth Galloway, forensic archaeologist. Perfect for fans of Val McDermid and Ann Cleeves. ‘Told with a deepening s...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,262 reviews
Moods
tense 57%
emotional 53%
dark 48%
adventurous 30%
sad 15%
informative 12%
challenging 9%
funny 8%
reflective 7%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 4%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 44%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Plot: 26% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 51% | No: 39% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 46% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Kidnapping, DeathModerate
Body shaming, Infidelity, Child abuseMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Car accident, Murder