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In her most eagerly anticipated novel yet, Elizabeth George brings back Scotland Yard's Thomas Lynley to investigate a ruthless crime.
After the senseless murder of his wife, Detective Superintendent Thomas Lynley retreated to Cornwall, where he has spent six solitary weeks hiking the bleak and rugged coastline. But no matter how far he walks, no matter how exhausting his days, the painful memories of Helen's death do not diminish.
On the forty-third day of his walk, at the base of a cliff, Lynley discovers the body of a young man who appears to have fallen to his death. The closest town, better known for its tourists and its surfing than its intrigue, seems an unlikely place for murder. However, it soon becomes apparent that a clever killer is indeed at work, and this time Lynley is not a detective but a witness and possibly a suspect.
The head of the vastly understaffed local police department needs Lynley's help, though, especially when it comes to the mysterious, secretive woman whose cottage lies not far from where the body was discovered. But can Lynley let go of the past long enough to solve a most devious and carefully planned crime?
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"I didn't think this book would take as long as it did to finish. Very hard to get into and it was long and drawn out in places. Felt the end didn't justify the getting there as it all came together quickly. However the book was well written and it wouldn't put me off reading another one."
— Amanda (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Absorbing…the pleasure of the book is the slow, surprising and often shocking unravelling of the various links between the main characters.”
— Times (London) -
“The plausible resolution of the crime leaves enough ambiguity to satisfy readers who prefer psychologically sophisticated plots and motivations.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“You can’t keep a good detective down…George delivers, once again, a mystery imbued with psychological suspense and in-depth characterization.”
— Booklist -
“Fans of the Lynley series will savor George’s latest complex investigation into human psychology and murder.”
— AudioFile
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A New York Times bestseller
Careless in Red Listener Reviews
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" A little slow at first but it picked up once Havers came on the scene. "
— Katherine, 2/20/2014 -
" I really like the way Elizabeth George writes. She keeps it interesting throughout the book. This one kept me entertained throughout. One of the side stories I felt was an unnecessary addition to the book but it was a side story and not to big of an issue. "
— Tracy, 2/12/2014 -
" Ins. Lynley is grieving after the death of his wife and stumbles upon a body or a rock climber. He gets involved in the investigation and Havers comes to watch after him. Typical Elizabeth George. Very good. "
— Linda, 2/5/2014 -
" This is the one Paulien gave me for my birthday last year. It takes place after Lynley's wife is murdered. "
— Michele, 2/4/2014 -
" Not as good as her previous books. "
— Iris, 1/25/2014 -
" I haven't read an Elizabeth George for awhile....and I used to really enjoy them. This was a good one.. full of suspense and surprises at the end. Not enough Barbara Havers....I love her character! "
— Susan, 1/23/2014 -
" The only thing I did not like was the number of characters, with secondary stories. Big book lots of reading "
— Marianne, 1/18/2014 -
" I am hooked on the Lynley & Havers & St. James series. Love them all. "
— Judi, 12/20/2013 -
" I found the book very slow. It must be a British thing. Anyway, after a while I found myself wondering if it was worth finishing... not really, but I finished it anyway. I've read worse. "
— Barry, 12/8/2013 -
" Certainly not what I consider Ms George's best work. However, it is an interesting read with lots of red herrings and over-the top father-son casualties. I haven't entirely forgiven her for killing Helen Clyde or for neglecting Barbara Havers, but she's the author and she calls the shots. "
— Sherie, 11/12/2013 -
" This is the first Elizabeth George I'd read, and I really liked Inspector Lynley: I'll read more of them. This one seems to have an intriguing spin: All the characters seem guilty! "
— Nancy, 7/16/2013 -
" A long book (600+ pages) but it intrigued me enough that I couldn't put it down. Lots of twists and turns and a rather surprising ending. It takes place in a rather remote area of England and the dialect was somewhat difficult at times to follow, but I did enjoy reading the book! "
— Mary, 2/17/2013 -
" I love English mysteries and Elizabeth George is my all-time favorite. Thomas Lynley and Barbara Havers, their associates, friends and neighbors have all become familiar over the years. George's books are complex and compelling. I hope she keeps writing for the rest of my life! "
— Mary, 2/16/2013 -
" Love this series and Lynley. George is a terrific and intelligent writer--one of the very few that can send me scrambling for the dictionary! "
— MaryEllen, 12/24/2012 -
" Good, but not quite as complex as usual. "
— Lora, 12/16/2012 -
" I liked this one. Even though I didn't know how Lynley could possibly recover from the last book's tragic end. I think it will be able to go on. Good. I love Havers. I don't want her to disappear. "
— April, 12/9/2012 -
" This was very hard for me to follow, as far as who all the characters were. Possibly due to not having read any of her other books? "
— Tammy, 6/29/2012 -
" This was my first read of a Elizabeth George novel and I loved it! Very well written. I loved how she wrote the characters so well. I felt like I got to know them very well by the end of the book. A very satisfying read. "
— Dot, 6/3/2012 -
" George is another of my favorite writers.This book is not disappointing.Having finished this book and enjoyed it,I would like to see more of Barbara one of George's characters as well as Deborah and her husband. This book appears to be a lead in to still another story. "
— Muriel, 3/9/2012 -
" I enjoy reading books by Elizabeth George...but I found this story to be slow starting and I did not finish the book. Maybe I was in a weird mood as I read...sometimes that can be a factor in how I feel about a book. I will try it anain later...maybe. "
— Diane, 5/19/2011 -
" She's a great writer if you're into mysteries. "
— Andrea, 5/16/2011 -
" This is a well wrought mystery like all the Thomas Lynley series with well developed characters and plot. A cracking good read. "
— Joan, 5/13/2011 -
" I'm usually pretty good at guessing the murderer, but with 30 pages to go I have no clue. <br/> "
— Donna, 5/13/2011 -
" fan of the lynley / havers books for sure "
— Lorna, 5/5/2011 -
" Elizabeth George's books get better as she gets older. They become more complex and intriguing and are much, much more about the main characters than the mysteries they solve. "
— Kristine, 5/1/2011 -
" Good story, but some parts were a bit graphic for me. Focused too much on sex. "
— Cathy, 4/29/2011 -
" See review under "A place of Hiding" by Elizabeth George <br/>Copyright 2008 "
— Jetreno, 4/21/2011 -
" While I'm not a mystery lover, George is a master at creating character and place, and so kept me fully engaged. "
— Judy, 4/21/2011 -
" Took me two years to finish this book - boring... "
— Kathleen, 4/8/2011 -
" Great depth of character and I love a mystery where the roots lie in the past. "
— Carolyn, 3/29/2011 -
" Murder mysteries are not my favorite genre but I decided to give this one a go. There were lots of characters to keep in mind and many plot details designed to throw one off the track. The Cornish coastal atmosphere was nice but in the end I was left hungry as with a non nutritious meal. "
— Florence, 3/15/2011
About Elizabeth George
Elizabeth George is the New York Times bestselling author of twenty psychological suspense novels, four young adult novels, one book of nonfiction, and two short-story collections. Her work has been honored with the Anthony and Agatha awards, two Edgar nominations, and both France's and Germany's first prize for crime fiction, as well as several other prestigious prizes.
About Charles Keating
Charles Keating has won three AudioFile Earphones awards for his audiobook narrations. His credits include works by P.D. James, Mark Haddon, Charmian Hussey, and Terry Brooks. He is British actor of stage, screen and television in addition to being an audiobook narrator. He has acted with the Royal Shakespeare Company, played Rex in ITV’s celebrated Brideshead Revisited miniseries, and had roles in television shows including Sex and the City, Another World, All My Children and As the World Turns. In 2001, he played the role of Carney/Oscar Wilde in the Lincoln Center Theater Performance of A Man of No Importance, and in 2007, he played the role of Clement O’Donnell in the Guthrie Theater production of The Home Place.