A Fever of the Blood by Oscar de Muriel

A Fever of the Blood

Frey & McGray #2

Oscar de Muriel

424 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical mystery adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced
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This riveting new detective novel evokes a spellbinding concoction of crime, history, and horror--perfect for fans of Arthur Conan Doyle and P.D. James. New Year's Day, 1889.  In Edinburgh's lunatic asylum, a patient escapes as a nurse lays dying....

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Community Reviews Summary of 348 reviews

Moods

mysterious 92%
dark 80%
adventurous 73%
tense 46%
funny 39%
emotional 14%
lighthearted 4%
reflective 2%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 37%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 40% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 22%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 17%

Average rating

3.82

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