The Holy Thief by William Ryan

352 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery dark mysterious tense fast-paced
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Description

Moscow, 1936, and Stalin’s Great Terror is beginning. In a deconsecrated church, a young woman is found dead, her mutilated body displayed on the altar for all to see. Captain Alexei Korolev, finally beginning to enjoy the benefits of his success ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 143 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 100%
tense 100%
emotional 33%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Average rating

3.55

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