A Killer in King's Cove by Iona Whishaw

A Killer in King's Cove

Lane Winslow #1

Iona Whishaw

432 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious slow-paced
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It is 1946, and war-weary young ex-intelligence officer Lane Winslow leaves London to look for a fresh start. When she finds herself happily settled in King's Cove, a sleepy hamlet nestled in the idyllic interior of British Columbia surrounded by ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 259 reviews

Moods

mysterious 97%
adventurous 38%
lighthearted 25%
reflective 20%
relaxing 17%
emotional 12%
tense 10%
dark 7%
hopeful 7%
funny 5%
challenging 2%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 28%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Plot: 38% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 51% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.73

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