Take this fun quiz to find out which crime novel you should read this summer.
Picture yourself reading a crime novel.
You might imagine that you’re sitting in front of a crackling fire, curled up in a cushy armchair as you turn through the pages of a classic Agatha Christie novel.
While you might initially envision a winter scene, crime novels are just as enticing in summer – if not even more so. When you want something that’s fun yet stimulating, what could be a better genre for your next beach read?
Take this quiz to find out which crime novel you should read this summer. Fair warning: time might slip away once you’re sucked into these stories.
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