The Broken Afternoon By: Simon Mason

– Genre: Crime fiction, police procedural
– Plot: DI Ryan Wilkins investigates girl’s disappearance
– Main Character: Ryan Wilkins, ex-DI
– Themes: Investigation, family, secrets
– Style: Fresh, twisty
– Setting: Oxford, affluent area
– Tension: Girl missing, investigation
– Plot focus: Ryan’s unofficial investigation
– Characters: Ryan, Ray Wilkins, girl’s family
– Mood: Dark, intense, suspenseful
– Pace: Gripping, well-paced
– Key elements: Police procedural, Oxford setting
– Author: Simon Mason, debut author
– Target audience: Fans of crime fiction
– Similar authors: Like Val McDermid, Stephen Fry
– Unique aspect: Ex-DI protagonist
– Appeal: For fans of detective fiction
– Key twist: Ryan’s investigation, confrontation
– Overall: A gripping, twisty thriller
– Recommendation: For fans of crime fiction
– Setting vibe: Oxford, affluent, dark
– Focus: Ryan’s investigation
– Praise: “Move over Morse”, “great contribution”
– Comparisons: Praised by Val McDermid, others
– Tone: Dark, suspenseful, intense.