A Scream in Soho by John G. Brandon, Martin Edwards

A Scream in Soho

John G. Brandon, Martin Edwards

256 pages first pub 1940 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller adventurous mysterious fast-paced
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Soho during the blackouts of the Second World War. When a piercing scream rends the air and a blooded knife is found, Detective Inspector McCarthy is soon on the scene. He must move through the dark, seedy Soho underworld - peopled by Italian gang...

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Community Reviews Summary of 52 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 50%
dark 50%
tense 33%
challenging 16%
lighthearted 16%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 33%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | No: 40%

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2.91

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