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tracytho 's review for:
The Crossing Places
by Elly Griffiths
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A murder mystery that blends archaeology, academia, ancient religious practice, and a bunch of standard murder mystery tropes (child kidnapping/murder, gruff police officer and his knowledgeable adviser, several suspects). The culprit was pretty obvious to me from the beginning and the ultimate reveal was ultimately anticlimactic, but the rest if the story, especially the geographical and archeological detail mixed with the characters and their relationships, was nonetheless compelling.
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child death, Kidnapping