Shadow of the Hangman by Edward Marston

Shadow of the Hangman

Bow Street Rivals #1

Edward Marston

352 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery adventurous mysterious fast-paced
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In this first instalment of the Bow Street Rivals series a riot breaks out in Dartmoor prison, enabling some American inmates to escape. The twin detectives Peter and Paul Skillen catch wind of a projected assassination but the target is unknown. ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 35 reviews

Moods

adventurous 83%
mysterious 83%
tense 33%
emotional 16%
hopeful 16%
informative 16%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 16%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | Character: 20% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.3

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