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Plot Summary of Aftermath
"Peter Robinson continues to keep us on the edge of our seat with AFTERMATH. This entry in the Alan Banks series is very possibly his best yet and is a very dark tale indeed, concerning the lasting effects on society as well as individuals of sexual abuse and obsession. His relationships with soon to be ex-wife, Sandra and current lover, Annie form an important sub-plot and in no way detract from the main story line. Highly recommended!"
Linda Sourpuss, Resident Scholar



Review Analysis of Aftermath
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Plot
Tone of story - depressing/sad
How difficult to spot villain? - Moderately Challenging
Time/era of story: - 1980's-1999
What % of story relates directly to the mystery, not the subplot? - 70%
Misc. Murder Plotlets - character killed during/after sexing - "All in the family" murder
Kind of investigator - police procedural, American
Kid or adult book? - Adult or Young Adult Book
Any non-mystery subplot? - feelings towards lover
Crime Thriller Yes
Murder Mystery (killer unknown) Yes

Main Character
Gender - Male
Profession/status: - police/lawman
Age: - 40's-50's
How much violence does he/she use? - none
How sensitive is this character? - sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor - Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence - Smarter than most other characters
Physique - average physique

Main Adversary
Identity: - Female
Age: - 20's-30's
Profession/status: - homemaker
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - a moderate amount
Motive of antagonist - power
How sensitive is this character? - mean, arrogant
Sense of humor - Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence - Average intelligence
Physique - average physique

Setting
Europe Yes
European country: - England/UK

Style
Part of a series? Yes
Person - mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death? - moderately detailed references to deaths
How many deaths? - 8 or more
Sex Yes
What kind of sex: - rape (yeech!)
Amount of dialog - significantly more descript than dialog
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