Crimson Joy by Robert B. Parker

292 pages first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious tense fast-paced
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Description

A serial killer is on the loose in Beantown and the cops can't catch him. But when the killer leaves his red rose calling card for Spenser's own Susan Silverman, he gets all the attention that Spenser and Hawk can give.Spenser plays against time w...

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Community Reviews Summary of 171 reviews

Moods

mysterious 85%
dark 71%
tense 42%
adventurous 28%
emotional 28%
challenging 14%
sad 14%

Pace

fast 85%
medium 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 83% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.64

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