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Classic Crime Short Stories (Unabridged) Audiobook, by Ruth Rendell Play Audiobook Sample

Classic Crime Short Stories Audiobook (Unabridged)

By: Ruth Rendell
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Publisher Description

Discover a world of heroes and villains, suspense and intrigue. This riveting and comprehensive collection brings together some of the best crime writing of all time. Ruth Rendell and Frances Hegarty spearhead the modern genre, moving through the popular and rarely recorded Graham Greene, to Edgar Wallace and G.K. Chesterton and his master detective Father Brown. And that's not all.

You can find the following on this title: Loopy, The Missing Romney, Insufficient Evidence, The Compleat Criminal, The Case for the Defence, Markheim, The Blue Cross, Bluebeard's Bathtub, Nine Point of the Law, Arsene Lupin in Prison.

This collection includes stories from Ruth Rendell, Frances Hegarty, E.W. Hornung, Graham Greene, Margery Allingham, Charles Dickens, G.K. Chesterton, Maurice Leblanc, Edgar Wallace, and Robert Louis Stevenson.

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"Wexford is introspective as usual in this new offering from Rendell. His long-standing obsession with the villain Targo is reminiscent of a younger Wexford/Rendell, strongly reminding me of A Speaker of Mandarin. "

— Silva (4 out of 5 stars)

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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A couple of good shorts, quick so worth in all. "

    — Jen, 1/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " An enjoyable read of classic crime stories. Scotland yard type, set mainly in old england. "

    — Any, 11/25/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Some good, some bad. "

    — Kelli, 4/2/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was fine as the short stories allowed for a fast commute--about a story a trip. Gave me exposure to some other authors without investing in a full-length book. Of course, some stories I enjoyed more than others (least favorite was "Loopy"). "

    — Jodi, 7/17/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I find Ruth Rendell (Wexford) books a bit stilted at times and this was one of those. "

    — David, 5/27/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Usually I enjoy Ruth Rendenll's book but this one wasa little on the dry and dull side, it felt like the plot was a continuation of previous book that was written. I liked how the antagonist was portrayed (Eric Targo). It didn't flow right. "

    — Jill, 5/2/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Good book to recap Detective Wexford. Didn't like as much as some of her other books and even her other Wexford stories. However, was great plane read. "

    — Mckinley, 4/5/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Finally finished Monster in a Box, it took awhile, I read True Grit and A Man Called Horse by Dorothy M Johnson during the time I was reading Monster in a Box. It just seemed a little slow to develop, but I thought it ended well with a twist, although a bit predicable. "

    — Janet, 1/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It was good. Basically like the rest, yet different. "

    — Ange, 1/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Not so great - but I'm not really a Ruth Rendell fan. "

    — Marta, 1/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Just finished this book! I love Ruth Rendell and the way she gets into the minds of her criminals and detectives! Great British murder mystery! "

    — Debra, 12/28/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I hadn't read any Rendell for a long time--now I want to go back and pick up where I left off. The Wexford series is a fun read. "

    — Melissa, 12/21/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " My first Inspector Wexford novel. I guess I sort of lucked out on the chronology. Liked the London descriptions. Like the book even more because of the somewhat bathetic ending. "

    — Kitzyl, 12/4/2010
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Ruth Rendall is still a good writer but I think this series is running out of steam. No real suspence although the interconnected story about the "missing girl" was interesting, and reflected the complexities about diversity. Inspector Wexford seems tired. "

    — Roberta, 11/22/2010

About Ruth Rendell

Ruth Rendell (1930–2015) wrote more than sixty novels in a career spanning fifty years. She won numerous awards for her writing, including three Edgars—the highest accolade from Mystery Writers of America—as well as four Gold Daggers and a Diamond Dagger for outstanding contribution to the genre from England’s prestigious Crime Writer’s Association. She was also the winner of the MWA Grand Master Award. A longtime member of the House of Lords, she lived in London.