A Darker Domain by Val McDermid

371 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious medium-paced
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A Darker Domain by Val McDermid is a gripping and suspenseful read that will captivate fans of crime and mystery novels, particularly those who enjoy complex, stimulating stories that explore the darker aspects of human nature, politics, and family dynamics.

Description

1984, Fife. Heiress Catriona Maclennan Grant & her baby son are kidnapped. The ransom payoff goes horribly wrong. She is killed while her son disappears without trace. 2008, Tuscany. A jogger stumbles upon dramatic new evidence that re-opens t...

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Community Reviews

3.74
based on 824 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 90%

dark: 66%

tense: 45%

adventurous: 28%

sad: 18%

emotional: 16%

challenging: 14%

reflective: 8%

hopeful: 4%

informative: 4%

funny: 2%


Pace

22% of readers chose fast
70% of readers chose medium
6% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

56% of readers chose Plot
43% of readers chose A mix
Plot
A mix

Strong character development?

32% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
39% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

35% of readers chose Yes
49% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

44% of readers chose Yes
55% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

32% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
52% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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