The Mermaids Singing by Val McDermid

The Mermaids Singing

Tony Hill & Carol Jordan #1

Val McDermid with Graham Roberts (Narrator)

13 hours, 42 minutes • first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced
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The bodies of four men have been discovered in the town of Bradfield. Enlisted to investigate is criminal psychologist Tony Hill. Even for a seasoned professional, the series of mutilation sex murders is unlike anything he's encountered before. Bu...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,297 reviews

Moods

dark 91%
mysterious 72%
tense 67%
challenging 27%
emotional 13%
adventurous 12%
sad 6%
informative 3%
reflective 1%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 37%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Plot: 35% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 24% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 37% | Yes: 24%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.68

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