A Lonely Death
An Inspector Ian Rutledge Mystery
By Charles Todd
(William Morrow, Hardcover, 9780061726194, 352pp.)
Publication Date: January 2011
Other Editions of This Title: Paperback, Paperback, Compact Disc
Categories: Mystery & Detective - General
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Selected by Indie Booksellers for the January 2011 Indie Next ListScotland Yard detective Ian Rutledge returns to solve his most exciting and shocking case yet in this latest entry in the bestselling series hailed as "outstanding" by the New York Times Book Review
A breathtaking blend of psychological complexity, haunting atmosphere, compelling twists, and impressive detail, the novels in the Ian Rutledge mystery series have garnered their author widespread acclaim and numerous honors and awards. At the heart of the series is the compelling Scotland Yard detective inspector Ian Rutledge, a veteran of the Great War who understands all too well the darkness that lies within men's souls.
Now three men have been murdered in a Sussex village, and Scotland Yard has been called in. It's a baffling case. The victims are soldiers who survived the horrors of World War I only to meet a ghastly end in the quiet English countryside two years later. Each had been garroted, with small ID discs left in their mouths.
But even Scotland Yard's presence doesn't deter this vicious and clever killer. Shortly after Inspector Ian Rutledge arrives, a fourth soldier is found dead. With few clues to go on and the pressure building, Rutledge must gamble everything—his job, his reputation, and even his life—to find answers.
Charles Todd is the New York Times bestselling author of the Inspector Ian Rutledge mysteries, the Bess Crawford mysteries, and two stand-alone novels. A mother-and-son writing team, they live in Delaware and North Carolina, respectively.
âeoeMasterly.âe
-New York Times Book Review on A Lonely Death
âeoeTodd once and for all establishes the shell-shocked Rutledge as the genreâe(TM)s most complex and fascinating detective.âe
-Entertainment Weekly, on A LONELY DEATH (Grade: A-)
âeoe[The authorsâe(TM)] subtle prose and profound empathy for all their characters enhance a suspenseful and twisty plot.âe
-Publishers Weekly on A Lonely Death
âeoeAnother engaging entry in a fine series.âe
-Booklist on A Lonely Death
âeoeToddâe(TM)s intriguing revenge tale will keep the reader turning the pages, but the main draw remains Rutledge, the relentless inspector haunted by the voice of a Scotsman he executed on the battlefield for disobeying an order. Highly recommended for all aficionados of British postwar historical mysteries.âe
-Library Journal on A Lonely Death
âeoeEloquently blasts war for the obscenity it is.âe
-Kirkus Reviews on A Lonely Death
âeoeToddâe(TM)s attention to period detail, plotting and character exploration are at the forefront of the 13th Ian Rutledge Mysteryâe¦.Todd and his hero are in fine form from start to finish.âe
-Romantic Times on A Lonely Death (4 ½ stars; Top Pick)
âeoeA strong entry in a strong series.âe
-Charlotte Observer on A Lonely Death
âeoeSuspense filled.âe
-Oklahoman on A Lonely Death
âeoeTodd invests this absorbing fiction with creative storytelling (including intriguing subplots), memorable characters and graceful, seemingly effortless proseâe¦.This is fiction that moves, entertains, and as always, underscores lifeâe(TM)s victories over death.âe
-Richmond Times-Dispatch on A Lonely Death
âeoeCompellingâe¦a provocative thriller.âe
-Iron Mountain Daily News on A Lonely Death
âeoeFully realized characters, well-researched settings, and exquisite writing combine with a surprising and chilling solution to mark this 13th outing as a standout in Toddâe(TM)s deservedly award-winning series.âe
-Mystery Scene on A Lonely Death
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