The Measure of Malice: Scientific Detection Stories by Martin Edwards

The Measure of Malice: Scientific Detection Stories

British Library Crime Classics

Martin Edwards

332 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction classics mystery short stories adventurous mysterious slow-paced
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Forensic dentistry; precise examination of ballistics; an expertise in apiology to identify the exact bee which killed the victim? The detective's role may be simple; solve the case and catch the culprit, but when the crime is fiendishly well-exec...

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Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 40%
informative 20%
relaxing 20%
tense 20%

Pace

fast 40%
slow 40%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | N/A: 25%

Strong character development?

N/A: 75% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | N/A: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%

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