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“There’s both a pattern and a purpose to the superb historical mysteries produced by mother-and-son writing partners known as Charles Todd.”
— New York Times Book Review
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“Consistently
ingenious and atmospheric…The Confession
carries forward some of the best elements of the British Golden Age mysteries
and proves there’s life in the old formula yet.”
— Washington Post
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“As with any good mystery, the tension ramps up as the story progresses, pulling more and more characters into the fray, weaving three murders flawlessly into a tight tale. Mr. Todd’s characterization is his strength.”
— New York Journal of Books
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“Set in
1920, Todd’s excellent fourteenth mystery featuring Inspector Ian Rutledge offers
an intriguing setup…The plot convolutions compel, but the book’s main strength
is its remarkable lead, who has survived the trench warfare of WWI and remains
haunted by what the exigencies of the battlefield forced him to do.”
— Publishers Weekly (starred review)
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“Todd
serves up plenty of period detail and plot twists, but the real attraction here
is Rutledge, a shrewd, dedicated detective grappling with the demons of his
past.”
— Booklist
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“A
stunner worthy of Agatha Christie’s best...Todd
invests this absorbing fiction with creative storytelling (including intriguing
subplots), memorable characters and graceful, seemingly effortless prose….This
is fiction that moves, entertains, and as always, underscores life’s victories
over death.”
— Richmond Times-Dispatch
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“Todd’s masterful storytelling skills shine.”
— RT Book Reviews
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“Another excellent Inspector Ian Rutledge mystery…You follow a twisting road when you read this book. You won’t soon forget your trip to Furnham and the people who may not be who they seem to be.”
— Suspense Magazine
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“A
deliciously intricate plot…will keep you enthralled and entranced to the end.”
— Providence Journal
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“The Confession is in the historical
mystery genre, but there is nothing musty about the Todds’ approach to the past—it’s
another superb entry in one of the best continuing series in crime fiction.”
— Connecticut Post
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“While
Rutledge shines as the stalwart detective wrestling with his personal demons,
the compelling mystery of shameful secrets and revenge are what keep these
pages turning. Highly recommended.”
— Library Journal
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“An
intriguing mystery, the book finds its strength in the atmosphere, historic
detail, and excellent characterization of Rutledge. Verdict: Simon Prebble’s
reading makes the characters believable, especially the tough guys.”
— Library Journal (audio review)
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“The latest
entry in the well-established Inspector Ian Rutledge series is read by Prebble,
whose slightly aristocratic tones and distinctly British accent are perfect for
this atmospheric historical mystery...Prebble uses slight but effective vocal
variations for the male characters, making it easy for listeners to distinguish
among them, and he lightens his tones to express distinctly feminine voices.
His calm reading is the perfect foil for an increasingly suspenseful mystery,
making this an aurally pleasing experience that transcends the written word.”
— Booklist (audio review)
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“The thrill
of the chase and unraveling disparate evidence shines in this most convoluted
Todd mystery. And, as always, Simon Prebble perfectly delivers Scotland Yard
detective Ian Rutledge’s thoughtful commentary and firm commands. Prebble
meticulously portrays the twisty story’s many varied characters, including
women, the elderly, and those of multiple stations with many forms of British
accents.”
— AudioFile