The Viper by John Verdon

400 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced
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Description

Retired NYPD detective Dave Gurney can’t shake his need for police work, but his obsession comes at a high price, and he soon finds himself in the crosshairs, on the run, and placing everything on the line as he matches wits with a killer crueler ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 22 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 83%
tense 83%
sad 33%
dark 16%
reflective 16%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 16%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.72

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