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Big Ben Strikes Eleven by David Magarshack

adventurous emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.0

Some parts excellent. Found others unbelievable.

The Big Empty by Robert Crais

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-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

Excellent addition to the series.

A Deadly Walk in Devon by Nicholas George

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

3.0

1st in series

Sulfur Springs, Volume 16 by William Kent Krueger

adventurous challenging informative inspiring mysterious tense fast-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

William Kent Krueger, like Daniel Silva, hits race, religion, and our world’s social justice problems head on. This time it’s our border with Mexic.

Murder in the Basement by Anthony Berkeley

challenging informative mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

Good introduction by Martin Edwards. Structure excellent. Likable policeman and amateur sleuth. Disliked ending! 

The Teller of Small Fortunes by Julie Leong

adventurous hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious relaxing 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

4.75

Fantasy—well written. Very enjoyable.😊

Shot on the Downs by Victor L. Whitechurch

adventurous challenging mysterious medium-paced

4.5

BLCC series!! New author for me. Took me a while to figure out all the DI from the S and Chiefs! 

The Bletchley Riddle by Ruta Sepetys

adventurous informative inspiring mysterious fast-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

YA history, WWII, Britain, spies

Impact of Evidence by Carol Carnac

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

5.0

Golden Age of Mystery reprint by aBLCC with Martin Edwards intro.

A Bitter Feast by Deborah Crombie

adventurous emotional 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

Lovely entry in the series!