Whispers of the Dead by Simon Beckett

Whispers of the Dead

David Hunter #3

Simon Beckett

476 pages • first pub 2010 (view editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced
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Readers who crave taut, forensically detailed thrillers that immerse them in a chilling race against time through complex investigations and psychological tension will find this book gripping.

Description

A field of corpses, laid out in a macabre display…A serial killer who confounds even the most seasoned profilers…A doctor whose life has been shattered by crime—plunged into the heart of a shocking investigation… In this masterful new novel by Sim...

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Community Reviews

3.96
based on 1,139 reviews

Moods

dark: 88%

tense: 73%

mysterious: 69%

adventurous: 28%

informative: 26%

emotional: 20%

challenging: 19%

sad: 12%

hopeful: 4%

funny: 3%

inspiring: 1%

reflective: 1%

Pace

46% of readers chose fast
48% of readers chose medium
4% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

55% of readers chose Plot
35% of readers chose A mix
8% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

21% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
56% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

52% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
13% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

16% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
63% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

27% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
47% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
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N/A

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