Victor Jenner has just been released from prison where he spent 10 years paying for the shooting and crippling of a young policeman. But his new freedom serves only to fuel his obsession with the events that precipitated his arrest.
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"A very good story and an unusual and interesting change, taking the perspective of the perpetrator of the crime rather than the police/investigator." — Lisa (4 out of 5 stars)
"A very good story and an unusual and interesting change, taking the perspective of the perpetrator of the crime rather than the police/investigator."
" I was so glad to be done with this book. It was one of the ones you can't finish because anything else you can find to read seems more interesting. "
" Not quite "The Collector", but still an engrossing incursion into the sick mind of a sociopath rapist. "
" Not great. One of my least favourite of hers. "
" Gruesome and gory, this book was a page turner and it helped me get into the psyche of a rapist. Not sure that's important information to have in my head, but there it is. "
" I have yet to read a poor Ruth Rendell mystery. in fact I have enjoyed reading them all. Not all at once but over the years. "
" All of Ruth Rendell's books are fascinating and addictive. "
" Probably my least favourite by Ruth Rendell, this was almost impossible to get into, and I found it hard to care about any of the characters. "
" totally not what i expected, reminded me of a lifetime movie. "
" One of the best books ever by a MASTER. "
" Um policial excepcional! ( Carne eléctrica ) "
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.
Ron Keith, a native of England, graduated from the University of Manchester. He has appeared in the Broadway touring production of Amadeus, in off-Broadway productions such as Hedda Gabler, My Fair Lady, and Candida, and in many regional stage productions. His television appearances include roles in One Life to Live and As the World Turns.
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