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336 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
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Language: English
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In the latest adventure in what is "fast becoming one of the genre's best historical-mystery series" (Booklist), roughhewn private enquiry agent Cyrus Barker and his assistant Thomas Llewelyn must track down London's first serial killer. When Ba...
Community Reviews Summary of 181 reviews
Moods
adventurous 50%
dark 50%
challenging 16%
lighthearted 16%
sad 16%
tense 16%
Pace
medium 42%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 80% | A mix: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 60% | Yes: 40%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, KidnappingModerate
Addiction, Child abuse, Domestic abuseMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Rape, Pedophilia
336 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In the latest adventure in what is "fast becoming one of the genre's best historical-mystery series" (Booklist), roughhewn private enquiry agent Cyrus Barker and his assistant Thomas Llewelyn must track down London's first serial killer. When Ba...
Community Reviews Summary of 181 reviews
Moods
adventurous 50%
dark 50%
challenging 16%
lighthearted 16%
sad 16%
tense 16%
Pace
medium 42%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 80% | A mix: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 60% | Yes: 40%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, KidnappingModerate
Addiction, Child abuse, Domestic abuseMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Rape, Pedophilia