Body of Lies by Sarah Bailey

480 pages first pub 2024 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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Body of Lies by Sarah Bailey is a gripping and suspenseful thriller that will captivate fans of crime and mystery novels, particularly those who enjoy complex investigations, family dynamics, and small-town secrets, making it a perfect fit for readers who crave a twisty and thrilling page-turner.

Description

DS Gemma Woodstock returns to Smithson in a mysterious new thriller from the bestselling author of The Housemate.A car crash victim clings to life and is rushed to hospital but can't be saved. Hours later, the body is stolen from the morgue. No on...

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Community Reviews

3.8
based on 70 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 81%

dark: 70%

tense: 66%

emotional: 40%

challenging: 37%

adventurous: 25%

sad: 11%

inspiring: 7%

reflective: 7%

hopeful: 3%

informative: 3%

lighthearted: 3%


Pace

34% of readers chose fast
53% of readers chose medium
11% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

18% of readers chose Plot
72% of readers chose A mix
9% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

61% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

52% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

63% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
26% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

42% of readers chose Yes
36% of readers chose Complicated
21% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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