Date with Malice by Julia Chapman

400 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious medium-paced
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Suspicious goings-on at a retirement home lead to an intriguing investigation in Date with Malice, the second cosy crime novel in Julia Chapman's Dales Detective series. Perfect for fans of Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club and M.C. Beaton....

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Community Reviews Summary of 184 reviews

Moods

mysterious 86%
lighthearted 66%
adventurous 56%
funny 53%
relaxing 30%
tense 30%
dark 16%
emotional 16%
challenging 10%
hopeful 6%
reflective 6%
sad 6%
inspiring 3%

Pace

medium 73%
fast 16%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 73% | Plot: 26%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 45% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 36% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 31%

Average rating

3.94

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