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Decider
397 pages
A tense English mystery where an unexpected inheritance plunges an ordinary professional into a deadly family feud.
What it feels like
This propulsive mystery immerses the reader in the competitive, high-stakes atmosphere of English horse racing, blending the grounded perspective of an architect with the escalating danger of a ruthless killer. The mood is tense and intrigue-laden, driven by the bitter dynamics of a deadly family feud. As the narrative unfolds, the emotional texture shifts from the initial surprise of an unexpected inheritance to a gripping fight for survival. The prose is engaging and suspenseful, crafted by a seasoned talent known for delivering unique, page-turning experiences. It is a perfect fit for readers who devour classic mysteries where ordinary professionals are suddenly thrust into extraordinary peril, offering a thrilling ride through deadly rivalries and dangerous secrets.
- Mood
- tense
- dangerous
- competitive
- intrigue-laden
- Tone
- suspenseful
- urgent
- dramatic
- grounded
- Pace
- propulsive
- Themes
- unexpected inheritance · family conflict · survival · deadly rivalries
- The writing
- The writing is engaging and suspense-driven, crafted by a seasoned talent to keep the pages turning.
- The arc
- The journey shifts from the surprise of an unexpected inheritance to the escalating tension of surviving a deadly family rivalry.
- Who it's for
- Readers who enjoy classic English mysteries where ordinary professionals are thrust into high-stakes, dangerous situations.
Content notes
- murder
- family conflict
- violence
About the book
A smash hit novel now in tradefrom a rare and magical talent who never writes the same story twice.(San Diego Union-Tribune)In Decider, inheriting a small share in a successful racetrack means trouble for architect Lee Morris, especially when he finds himself in the middle of a family feudand the target of a ruthless killer
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