The Spirit Engineer by A.J. West

The Spirit Engineer

A.J. West

304 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical horror mystery dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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The Spirit Engineer by A.J. West is a gripping and atmospheric tale that will captivate readers who delight in historical mysteries, paranormal suspense, and the intersection of science and the unknown, making it a perfect fit for fans of Gothic fiction, mystery enthusiasts, and those who appreciate a good ghost story.

Description

Belfast, 1914. Two years after the sinking of the Titanic, high society has become obsessed with spiritualism in the form of seances that attempt to contact the spirits of loved ones lost at sea.William is a man of science and a sceptic, but one n...

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Community Reviews

3.69
based on 480 reviews

Moods

dark: 90%

mysterious: 90%

tense: 60%

sad: 28%

challenging: 21%

emotional: 20%

adventurous: 19%

reflective: 8%

informative: 7%

funny: 4%

hopeful: 2%


Pace

13% of readers chose fast
62% of readers chose medium
24% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

15% of readers chose Plot
56% of readers chose A mix
27% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

39% of readers chose Yes
37% of readers chose Complicated
18% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

5% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
67% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

12% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
75% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

84% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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