The Man Everybody Was Afraid Of by Joseph Hansen

The Man Everybody Was Afraid Of

Dave Brandstetter #4

Joseph Hansen

171 pages first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ mystery dark mysterious tense fast-paced
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In the small town of La Caleta, Dave Brandstetter investigates the murder of a very unpopular copWhen Ben Orton’s head is found bludgeoned by a heavy flower pot, the people of La Caleta are stunned—not because their police chief has been murdered,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 51 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
tense 66%
adventurous 50%
dark 33%
reflective 16%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 83% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 83% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.83

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