A review by jstilts
Four Dogs Missing by Rhys Gard

dark mysterious reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

A riveting rural Australia murder mystery set in the vineyards of Mudgee that follows - let's call him a victim of crime - trying to navigate the worlds of Art and Wine to solve a murder rather than a detective duo. It's at times hard to root for the protagonist, but that's intentional - and the author carefully navigates that potential pitfall to throw doubt on their reliability as a narrator. It's more mystery than thriller, but definitely a page turner.

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