A Murder of Crows by Sarah Yarwood-Lovett

A Murder of Crows

Nell Ward Mystery #1

Sarah Yarwood-Lovett

368 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction mystery mysterious medium-paced
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A Murder of Crows is ideal for readers who enjoy cleverly plotted, character-driven mysteries where an unlikely amateur sleuth uses niche expertise to unravel secrets in a quaint, atmospheric setting.

Description

Dr Nell Ward is an ecologist, not a detective. But when she's the prime suspect in a murder, only her unique set of skills could help to clear her name... In the sleepy village of Cookingdean, Dr Nell Ward is busy working in the grounds of a local...

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Community Reviews

3.56
based on 788 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 94%

adventurous: 44%

tense: 27%

informative: 22%

lighthearted: 21%

funny: 15%

dark: 12%

emotional: 9%

relaxing: 6%

challenging: 5%

hopeful: 3%

reflective: 2%

Pace

18% of readers chose fast
69% of readers chose medium
12% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

33% of readers chose Plot
58% of readers chose A mix
8% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

42% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
37% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

61% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

62% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

41% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
32% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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