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226 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
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Language: English
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Taking the mystery community by storm, this Elvis Cole novel was nominated for the Edgar, Anthony, Shamus, and Macavity awards and won both the Anthony and Macavity for Best Novel of the Year.When Ellen Lang's husband disappears with their son, sh...
Community Reviews Summary of 781 reviews
Moods
adventurous 66%
tense 42%
dark 38%
funny 33%
lighthearted 14%
emotional 9%
Pace
fast 40%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 57% | A mix: 36% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
No: 44% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 40% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 70% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Child abuse, Gun violence, InfidelityMinor
Sexism226 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Taking the mystery community by storm, this Elvis Cole novel was nominated for the Edgar, Anthony, Shamus, and Macavity awards and won both the Anthony and Macavity for Best Novel of the Year.When Ellen Lang's husband disappears with their son, sh...
Community Reviews Summary of 781 reviews
Moods
adventurous 66%
tense 42%
dark 38%
funny 33%
lighthearted 14%
emotional 9%
Pace
fast 40%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 57% | A mix: 36% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
No: 44% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 40% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 70% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Child abuse, Gun violence, InfidelityMinor
Sexism