The Last Temptation by Val McDermid

592 pages first pub 2002 (view editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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The Last Temptation is ideal for readers who relish psychologically intense thrillers where flawed protagonists navigate morally ambiguous investigations and personal entanglements under mounting peril.

Description

A clinically-efficient killer is murdering psychologists on the continent. Psychological profiler Dr Tony Hill doesn't want to get involved, but an old colleague is targeted by the murderer and Tony cannot remain detached.

Community Reviews

3.76
based on 670 reviews

Moods

dark: 91%

tense: 82%

mysterious: 51%

emotional: 48%

challenging: 40%

sad: 37%

adventurous: 20%

informative: 5%

hopeful: 2%

reflective: 2%


Pace

20% of readers chose fast
67% of readers chose medium
11% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

34% of readers chose Plot
58% of readers chose A mix
6% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

50% of readers chose Yes
39% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

42% of readers chose Yes
42% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

59% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

55% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
22% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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