The Whispering Dead by Darcy Coates

The Whispering Dead

Gravekeeper #1

Darcy Coates

272 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction horror mystery thriller emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced
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Description

Homeless, hunted, and desperate to escape a bitter storm, Keira takes refuge in an abandoned groundskeeper’s cottage. Her new home is tucked away at the edge of a cemetery, surrounded on all sides by gravestones: some recent, some hundreds of year...

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Community Reviews Summary of 891 reviews

Moods

mysterious 89%
dark 64%
adventurous 46%
tense 39%
emotional 25%
sad 17%
funny 16%
lighthearted 10%
hopeful 9%
challenging 7%
reflective 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 45%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Plot: 26% | Character: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 27% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.76

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