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160 pages • first pub 1956 (editions)
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Language: English
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When Detective Reardon is found dead, motive is a big question mark. But when his partner becomes victim number two, it looks like open-and-shut grudge killings. That is, until a third detective buys it.ED MCBAIN'S FIRST 87th PRECINCT NOVEL",
Community Reviews Summary of 296 reviews
Moods
tense 64%
adventurous 47%
dark 47%
challenging 11%
emotional 11%
funny 5%
sad 5%
Pace
medium 29%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%Strong character development?
No: 71% | Yes: 28%Loveable characters?
Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 42% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Gun violenceMinor
Alcohol, Police brutality, Rape160 pages • first pub 1956 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
When Detective Reardon is found dead, motive is a big question mark. But when his partner becomes victim number two, it looks like open-and-shut grudge killings. That is, until a third detective buys it.ED MCBAIN'S FIRST 87th PRECINCT NOVEL",
Community Reviews Summary of 296 reviews
Moods
tense 64%
adventurous 47%
dark 47%
challenging 11%
emotional 11%
funny 5%
sad 5%
Pace
medium 29%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%Strong character development?
No: 71% | Yes: 28%Loveable characters?
Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 42% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Gun violenceMinor
Alcohol, Police brutality, Rape