Cruel Acts by Jane Casey

368 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious fast-paced
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Description

Leo Stone is a killer. A year ago, he was convicted of murdering two women and sentenced to life without parole. But now, a juror from his trial has revealed the jury was prejudiced, and a retrial is called.Detectives Maeve Kerrigan and Josh Derwe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 323 reviews

Moods

dark 87%
mysterious 87%
tense 80%
adventurous 22%
emotional 22%
challenging 19%
sad 9%
funny 3%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 46%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 47%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

4.1

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