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Not in the Flesh: A Wexford Novel Audiobook
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A new Chief Inspector Wexford mystery from the author who Time magazine has called “the best mystery writer in the English-speaking world.” When the truffle-hunting dog starts to dig furiously, his master’s first reaction is delight at the size of the clump the dog has unearthed: at the going rate, this one truffle might be worth several hundred pounds. Then the dirt falls away to reveal not a precious mushroom but the bones and tendons of what is clearly a human hand. In Not in the Flesh, Chief Inspector Wexford tries to piece together events that took place eleven years earlier, a time when someone was secretly interred in a secluded patch of English countryside. Now Wexford and his team will need to interrogate everyone who lives nearby to see if they can turn up a match for the dead man among the eighty-five people in this part of England who have disappeared over the past decade. Then, when a second body is discovered nearby, Wexford experiences a feeling that’s become a rarity for the veteran policeman: surprise. As Wexford painstakingly moves to resolve these multiple mysteries, long-buried secrets are brought to daylight, and Ruth Rendell once again proves why she has been hailed as our greatest living mystery writer.
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"This is a typical Ruth Rendell book. She is very cunning at beginning slowly and then building the reader's interest to a culminating peak of interest and curiosity, to see "who dun it." I enjoy her books very much and this one is a "keeper"."
— MaryMagoon (4 out of 5 stars)
Not in the Flesh Listener Reviews
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" This was good; funny to have a detective named "Barry Vine"; and I couldn't begin to guess the outcome of the mystery. I like her writing as Barbara Vine in "The Birthday Present" even better, but either way her books are always engrossing and entertaining. "
— Liz, 2/18/2014 -
" Really good book. Now I'm on to Monster in the Box, also by Ruth Rendell. "
— Buffy, 2/9/2014 -
" as the stars say...... it was ok "
— Olddognewtricks, 2/8/2014 -
" Not quite as good as other Wexford novels. "
— Nina, 2/1/2014 -
" This Rendell was okay, some wild characters. But I'd skip this and go right to THE ST. ZITA SOCIETY (just finished) or PORTOBELLO (reading now). "
— Jane, 1/30/2014 -
" nicely written...it reads really well...much better than the usual writing for this genre...the characters actually seem real as does their conversation...nothing seems contrived. "
— Natalia, 1/21/2014 -
" I found the first hundred pages of this book quite boring and the pace of the story very slow. I have put the book aside and am not sure that I will pick it up again. So glad it is a borrowed copy! "
— Chana, 1/16/2014 -
" This was somewhat dissapointing, convoluted and the end was not that big a revelation. "
— Katy, 1/11/2014 -
" I just discovered the Inspector Wexford series and I love them! "
— Michelle, 1/8/2014 -
" Great mystery and part of the Wexford series. Set in England in current times. "
— Angie, 12/20/2013 -
" I have started this Dectictive Wexford book. I like any crime books that are set in England. I am almost on chapter 3 and I started this book on 1/24/12. More to come later. I was losing interest in this book. Anyhow I might try back later. "
— Emily, 12/10/2013 -
" Investigation of 2 cold cases with many clues to piece together. "
— Linda, 12/8/2013 -
" I do love Wexford but I felt the subplot in this one didn't mesh very well with the main story--seemed oddly tacked on. Still worth reading if only for the scenes between the good inspector and the two Mrs. Tredowns! "
— Jodee, 2/1/2013 -
" Meh. I had to push my way through this one. "
— Lisa, 12/12/2012 -
" The usual good work from Rendell. She weaves an interesting mystery with big-time social issues, in this case FGC. "
— Brenda, 10/5/2012 -
" Truffle-hunting dog discovers a skeleton that was buried 11 years before. "
— Kitty, 9/28/2012 -
" 2.5 stars. A bit rambling. "
— J, 2/1/2012 -
" How can you go wrong with Ruth Rendell??? "
— Jean, 11/27/2011 -
" fair mystery and little more. "
— Johan, 11/23/2011 -
" I have decided I am not a fan of Ruth Rendell's writing. I have read several books of hers, even those under pseudonyms, and they have been really difficult to get through and left me really dry. This book was no exception. "
— Naomi, 9/18/2011 -
" Listened to another Wexford mystery. Ruth Rendell is a fine writer--have liked everything I've read. Another fine suspense tale, easy to follow and entertaining. "
— Lania, 6/5/2011 -
" I just discovered the Inspector Wexford series and I love them! "
— Michelle, 5/22/2011 -
" Another Wexford mystery which was simple and somewhat easy to solve before the final clue is known but was well written and enjoyable to read. Really good characters. "
— Maura, 5/16/2011 -
" How can you go wrong with Ruth Rendell??? "
— Jean, 4/15/2011 -
" Entertaining. Reminds me of the Inspector Morse TV series. "
— Diana, 3/15/2011 -
" Not her best, but it's still Ruth Rendell, writing about Inspector Wexford... "
— Robin, 3/5/2011 -
" Really enjoyed this - Wexford reminds me of Barnaby in Caroline Graham's novels... I'll be sure to read more. "
— Kathleen, 2/16/2011 -
" I read this book so I could become familiar with this author and be able to recommend her to mystery fans at the library. It was pretty good, a bit slow at times, but worth the read. "
— Debbie, 2/13/2011 -
" Always enjoy a Wexford mystery. "
— Ange, 1/3/2011 -
" Another great Inspector Wexford mystery in an English countryside - a great meander thru the maze of strange and unusal characters to find out who is--and isn't--tied to the discovery of two bodies long dead. "
— Brenda, 10/11/2010 -
" Good English Mystery - I like all her books. "
— Kathleen, 9/6/2010 -
" Any Ruth Rendell is worth the wait! "
— Peg, 8/8/2010 -
" Ruth Rendell is so damn good. "
— Felisa, 6/8/2010 -
" Great mystery from the master of the genre-Rendell. "
— Linda, 4/6/2010
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.
About Simon Vance
Simon Vance (a.k.a. Robert Whitfield) is an award-winning actor and narrator. He has earned more than fifty Earphones Awards and won the prestigious Audie Award for best narration thirteen times. He was named Booklist’s very first Voice of Choice in 2008 and has been named an AudioFile Golden Voice as well as an AudioFile Best Voice of 2009. He has narrated more than eight hundred audiobooks over almost thirty years, beginning when he was a radio newsreader for the BBC in London. He is also an actor who has appeared on both stage and television.