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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.”
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“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
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.