Expectant by Vanda Symon

320 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction crime thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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A pregnant Sam Shephard investigates the murder of an expectant mother in Dunedin, as it becomes clear that the killer is ready to strike again ... Queen of New Zealand Crime, Vanda Symon, returns with a shocking, twisty new Sam Shephard thriller....

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Community Reviews Summary of 17 reviews

Moods

mysterious 85%
tense 85%
dark 57%
sad 42%
adventurous 28%
emotional 28%
challenging 14%
funny 14%
hopeful 14%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 28%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

4.26

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