Fortune Favours the Dead by Stephen Spotswood

Fortune Favours the Dead

Pentecost and Parker #1

Stephen Spotswood

322 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ mystery lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

Description

The ‘razor-sharp’ first book in the charming, fast-paced Pentecost and Parker mystery series. Book Two, Murder Under Her Skin, coming December 2021! Meet your new favourite duo, audacious and iconic, and perfect for fans of The Thursday Murder Clu...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,039 reviews

Moods

mysterious 88%
adventurous 76%
funny 33%
lighthearted 24%
tense 18%
dark 13%
emotional 13%
reflective 7%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 5%
challenging 3%
sad 3%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 49%
fast 46%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Plot: 41% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 21% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 63% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 46% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

4.1

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