Beneath The Bleeding by Val McDermid

484 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced
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Description

The race is on to uncover the identity of a murderer with nothing to lose - and everything to kill for. When Robbie Bishop, star midfielder for the Bradfield Vics, is poisoned by a rare and deadly toxin, profiler Dr Tony Hill and trusted colleague...

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Community Reviews Summary of 359 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
mysterious 70%
tense 65%
challenging 30%
adventurous 20%
sad 20%
emotional 15%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 36%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Character: 18% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 6% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 26%

Average rating

3.89

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