The Detective by Roderick Thorp

The Detective

Roderick Thorp

598 pages first pub 1966 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller challenging dark mysterious fast-paced
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Joe Leland, war hero, career cop, private detective, is a public tough guy whose private world is coming apart.When a wartime acquaintance is killed in a fall from a race-track roof, his young widow hires Leland to investigate. As the search progr...

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2.67
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Moods

mysterious: 100%


Pace

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medium

Plot or character driven?

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Strong character development?

100% of readers chose No
No

Loveable characters?

100% of readers chose No
No

Diverse cast of characters?

100% of readers chose No
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

100% of readers chose No
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