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He Who Whispers by John Dickson Carr
3.25
adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Carr is an excellent writer who knows how to create atmosphere, tone, unique characters and intriguing plots. You will find all of this in He Who Whispers. 
Where it breaks down is the explanation of how the recent crime was committed. The flaw in this solution is so egregious, it makes the entire mystery fall apart from my perspective. As much as I enjoy Carr's work, this is not oneog his better efforts.