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Death and the Old Master by G. M. Malliet

informative mysterious relaxing fast-paced

4.0

A college master is killed in Cambridge, England. 

The Waiting by Michael Connelly

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Michael Connelly is a long time favorite of mine in the police procedural/thriller genre. Ballard and Bosch are a well balanced duo.

The Horizontal Man by Helen Eustis

challenging dark mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

This is more a character study than a mystery. Guessed the outcome. Glad I read it, didn’t enjoy at all. 

A Grave in the Woods by Martin Walker

adventurous informative mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Really enjoyed this trip to St Denis, France with Bruno and his friends!

The King of Infinite Space by Lyndsay Faye

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Love this author. Have read five others. This was a Hamlet retelling with all the angst, murder, and ugly families of the play.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Murder, and Toxic friendship

Kingdom of the Blind by Louise Penny

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Hard themes, beautiful writing, great entry in the series

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Murder

The Man in Black: And Other Stories by Elly Griffiths

mysterious relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Great short stories from a favorite author! 

Rope's End, Rogue's End by E.C.R. Lorac

challenging informative mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

Well plotted intricate golden age murder mystery.

Ash's Cabin by Jen Wang

adventurous emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Such a lovely graphic novel. Beautifully written and illustrated. 

The Way of the Wicked by Mel Starr

informative mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

I enjoy this series. It’s full of midevil history and every day life. This is one of the weakest entries.