Cold Mourning by Brenda Chapman

444 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

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Cold Mourning by Brenda Chapman is a gripping mystery that will captivate readers who crave a complex, suspenseful tale of family secrets, identity, and self-discovery, set against the atmospheric backdrop of a Canadian winter, perfect for fans of intricate plots and strong, independent female protagonists.

Description

Nominated for the 2015 Arthur Ellis Award for Best NovelWhen murder stalks a family over Christmas, Kala Stonechild trusts her intuition to get results.It’s a week before Christmas when wealthy businessman Tom Underwood disappears into thin air — ...

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Community Reviews

3.4
based on 579 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 82%

dark: 57%

tense: 31%

adventurous: 28%

sad: 20%

emotional: 14%

challenging: 11%

reflective: 2%


Pace

27% of readers chose fast
62% of readers chose medium
10% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

54% of readers chose Plot
38% of readers chose A mix
6% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

33% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
43% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

33% of readers chose Yes
46% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

67% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

25% of readers chose Yes
32% of readers chose Complicated
42% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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