A Deadly Endeavor by Jenny Adams

A Deadly Endeavor

A Deadly Twenties Mystery #1

Jenny Adams

341 pages • first pub 2024 (editions)

fiction historical mystery dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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A serial killer is on the loose in Jazz Age Philadelphia in Jenny Adams’ debut historical mystery, perfect for fans of Deanna Raybourn and Rhys Bowen. Philadelphia, 1921. When Edie Shippen returns home after spending years in California recovering...

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Community Reviews Summary of 27 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 66%
dark 46%
emotional 40%
tense 26%
lighthearted 13%
challenging 6%
funny 6%
hopeful 6%
informative 6%
sad 6%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 35%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Plot: 27% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 27%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 77% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 10%

Average rating

4.05

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