The Vault Audiobook

" I wouldn't recommend this book for survivors of intimate partner violence because Inspector Wexford engages in some *nasty* victim-blaming. Without that, I would have given this book 3 stars because it was an enjoyable, if standard, police procedural. As a sequel to her masterful dark thriller "A Sight for Sore Eyes", it doesn't measure up to the previous book's psychological depth or the poetic justice of its ending. "

" I enjoyed this. Not one of Rendell's best, but I always like reading another episode in Wexford's life. He's now retired, and living part of the time in London, where he becomes unofficially involved in solving a crime. The mystery is interesting, but I really enjoy other aspects of the story: Wexford's family dynamics, the geography of London, descriptions of houses, architecture and interiors. And all the many secondary characters are interesting as well. "

" Rendell has the real knack for keepng the reader interested. There were a few inconsistencies, which with a less talented writer I would have knocked this down to a 2 star. "

" Chief Inspector Wexford may be retired, but his expertise is still needed. Wexford is asked to "assist" in the investigation of 4 bodies found in an underground chamber. Three of the bodies have been there for years, and one has only been entombed for about 2 years. Wexford finds his unofficial status both helps and hinders him in his quest to solve the myatery. "

" Could not believe the amount of errors. Could not keep the victims apart. Need I say more? "

" Another Inspector Wexford novel, this one about 4 bodies that are discovered in an underground chamber. With his usual "Sherlock Holmes" deducing powers, Wexford solves the crime. "

" I love Ruth Rendells books but found this one hard to get into but I finished not her best "

" not one of her best but better than some of the more recent offerings "

" Loved it. kind of a sequel to a Sight for Sore Eyes, but not as deep or riveting. "

" Wexford as a retired cop. Rendell is losing it - Wexford sounds tired and the villains uninteresting. "

" For some reason as I read this book I had to reread sentences and paragraphs for them to make sense. The story was convoluted with so many characters. I've pretty much decided that Ms Rendell is anti-religion which comes out in her writing. "

" slow going at first. filled with repetitious "filler". portrait of daughter and parent relationship thought provoking...well done. "

" a good mystery book, with nice plot twists that deal not with a mastermind pulling the strings but with life getting in the way of solving a crime. "

" A rather ho-hum mystery is redeemed by the wonderful Wexford and his family dynamic. "

" Worth reading if you're interested in what's happened to Wexford after retirement. It is a solid journeyman effort, but certainly not one of Rendell's better works. "

" Once again Ruth Rendell held my attention completely, Former Inspector Wexford solves anothr long time murder mystery with his constant following of clues and details, "

" Inspector Wexford may be retired, but his advice still is sought. I love Rendell's attention to the details of individual lives and personalities, involving the reader in her stories. "

" This was a real pot-boiler...the plot was thin, and the secondary plot, involving one of Wexford's whiny, self-absorbed daughters [of whom there are two...] was clumsy and annoying. Don't really like this author's work and think I will not pick up another of her books. "