Death and the Conjuror by Tom Mead

Death and the Conjuror

Joseph Spector #1

Tom Mead

288 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical mystery dark mysterious fast-paced
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In 1930s London, celebrity psychiatrist Anselm Rees is discovered dead in his locked study, and there seems to be no way that a killer could have escaped unseen. There are no clues, no witnesses, and no evidence of the murder weapon. Stumped by th...

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Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 16%
challenging 16%
lighthearted 16%
tense 12%
dark 11%
reflective 3%
funny 2%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%
sad 1%

Pace

fast 51%
medium 44%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 75% | A mix: 17% | Character: 6% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 63% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 69% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.58

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