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A review by ampersandinc
Murder By the Clock by Rufus King
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
If you like early 20th century mysteries or locked room mysteries you will find this quite satisfying! Some of the mystery/resolution mechanics feel slightly hamfisted, but they’re overcome by the witty observations of the central investigator. Like many of my favorite mystery authors, King uses the baseline rhythm of the mystery plot to get off some guitar solo take riffs on random aspects of life at the time.