| Reporter Kate Kelly just knows that she is making a mistake when she agrees to pose as the fiancee of a high school friend of her brother's for a big party at his families horse ranch in Kentucky. But she figures, what could it hurt? Here is the chance to spend a weekend in luxurious surroundings, hobnobing with the beautiful people. But when, shortly after arrival, a car explodes and a body is found in it, she begins to realize that this may not be the fun weekend she had hoped for. She then finds herself in a race for time, as she tries to find the killer before he finds her. | ||
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Plot & Themes Tone of story - very humorous How difficult to spot villain? - Difficult, but some clues given Time/era of story: What % of story relates directly to the mystery, not the subplot? - 50% Kind of investigator Kid or adult book? - Adult or Young Adult Book Any non-mystery subplot? descript. of violence and chases - 10 % Planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 60 % Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 20 % How society works & physical descript. (people, objects, places) - 10 % Crime Thriller Yes Murder Mystery (killer unknown) Yes Main Character Gender - Female Profession/status: Age: - 20's-30's Ethnicity/Race Main Adversary Identity: - Male Age: - 40's-50's Profession/status: Motive of antagonist - power How sensitive is this character? Sense of humor - Strong but gentle sense of humor Intelligence - Average intelligence Setting United States Yes The US: - Southeast Misc setting - fancy mansion Writing Style Accounts of torture and death? - generic/vague references to death/punishment Amount of dialog - significantly more dialog than descript |
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