P is for Peril by Sue Grafton

352 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious medium-paced
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P is for Peril by Sue Grafton is a gripping mystery that will captivate fans of intricate whodunits and complex relationships, particularly those who enjoy a strong, intelligent, and independent female protagonist navigating a tangled web of love, loyalty, and deception.

Description

It is now nine weeks since Dr Dowan Purcell vanished without trace. The sixty-nine-year-old doctor had said goodnight to his colleagues at the Pacific Meadows nursing home, had climbed into his car and driven away never to be seen again. His embit...

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Community Reviews

3.64
based on 1,735 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 92%

adventurous: 43%

tense: 35%

dark: 30%

funny: 15%

lighthearted: 10%

emotional: 7%

challenging: 5%

reflective: 5%

relaxing: 5%

sad: 5%

hopeful: 2%

informative: 2%


Pace

16% of readers chose fast
75% of readers chose medium
8% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

48% of readers chose Plot
48% of readers chose A mix
3% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

42% of readers chose Yes
3% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

44% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
22% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

25% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
66% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

25% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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