""George explores her characters' dreams and fears with a penetrating grace that makes reading her books a joy.""
—Washington Post Book World
""Elizabeth George reigns as queen of the mystery genre. The Lynley books constitute the smartest, most gratifyingly complex and impassioned mystery series now being published.""
—Entertainment Weekly
The spellbinding new Inspector Lynley novel from Elizabeth George, New York Times bestselling author of Careless in Red and What Came Before He Shot Her.
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"Another complicated, suspenseful novel in the Inspector Lynley series. Her descriptions of the English countryside, life in the villages,and the city of London adds to the enjoyment. This book has two distinct storylines and trying to figure out how they will come to gether is intriguing."
— Rosanna (4 out of 5 stars)
“This is the kind of mystery that Elizabeth George does best…Ms. George has done a brilliant job…and this is probably her best mystery in years.”
— Washington Times“This Body of Death is wonderful.”
— San Francisco Chronicle“Captivating…the writer’s insights into social and emotional issues make her work deeply rewarding.”
— Seattle Times“George has once again delivered a thick, knotty, densely plotted mystery. As always, it isn’t a book to tear through in an hour, but one to read slowly, over many sittings, and savor.”
— Entertainment Weekly“Richly rewarding…offers an intricate plot that will satisfy even jaded fans of psychological suspense.”
— Publishers Weekly (starred review)" ..an extremely good writer, she also has a great understanding of the British class system which is V apparent in the relationship between Inspector Lynley & Sergeant Havers "
— Edna, 2/5/2014" Another excellent Inspector Lynley book from Elizabeth George. Can't wait to read the next one. "
— Linda, 2/3/2014" This title about sums up the whole deal. It took me about 1/2 way through to start getting it all sorted out in my brain. It is well written as always, which is one reason I like her books. And this one seems quite complicated. I enjoyed reconnecting with some of the regular characters...love Barbara in this one! But now things will change for her. I can't figure out what the author is doing to Lynley....I could scream. Don't like Isabelle AT ALL! "
— Janette, 1/29/2014" It was way too long for my little brain. I'm a slow reader so by the time I was done, I couldn't remember how it had started. I've got another book by her that is even longer. I don't think I'll ever try to read that one. But she is a wonderful writer, so if you're a fast reader by all means read it. "
— Celeste, 1/27/2014" I found this book, which is very long - almost 700 pages in the hardback edition I read - quite enjoyable, and it did get better in the latter half, in my view. There were many different points of view, which didn't altogether work for me, and the back story of a murder of a small toddler 20 odd years before the main story took up altogether too much of the novel, in my view. I suspect also that real Inspector Lynley fans might be a bit disappointed, as he doesn't really dominate the book. "
— Nina, 1/14/2014" i liked it ok but i still haven't forgiven the author for killing off lynley's wife 3 books ago and now she's got him interested in someone new. i mean, come on! i am pissed! "
— Melissa, 1/13/2014" I'm enjoying this book but it is so thick that it hurts my hands when I read it in bed. Why can't authors be more succinct? "
— Teena, 12/7/2013" A fun page turner. I enjoy the characters because I've read her earlier books. Lots of twists and turns. "
— Kathy, 12/7/2013" Another page turner. Not sure why I like these so much, since they are often variations of the same theme. But I do find them engaging. I think Barbara havers is my favorite character and I do find Isabelle interesting, if a bit thuggish. "
— Roberta, 11/23/2013" Great that Inspector Lynley is back and in excellent form. As always, a really most enjoyable read. "
— Dee, 6/27/2013" I like the Thomas Lynley series very much and this book was good to read. However I thought there were some problems too, most especially an awkward new love interest for Lynley that seems artificial and hasty. As always like the complex plotting and rich characters. "
— Mary, 4/11/2013" Elizabeth George at her best. Introduces a new love interest for Lynley and gets him back to work. "
— Jack, 3/10/2013" Too many characters and not enough plot "
— Spednic, 2/23/2012" Once again, Eliabeth George doesn't disappoint--interesting English setting, Lynley back in the picture, complex plot, equally complicated characters (with a little more info about Havers and her neighbor). Very satisfying. "
— Kstewart5362, 11/9/2011" A little too much detail. Get the abridged version if one exists. "
— Scott, 10/9/2011" Love Lynley, but series is sooo dark now "
— Amber, 5/20/2011" Great read - Elizabeth George back to top form. The premise of the book, and the way she draws you into the mystery about the main character, is fantastic. And the ending is the only way the story could have ended, "
— Gwen, 5/18/2011" Nicely structured, with the familiar Lynley - Havers back and forth and an interesting set of suspects and stories. On the long-winded side, but some beautifully written parts. Hackneyed at a few spots. But overall a good story. "
— Ianoliver, 5/15/2011" Fun read. Longer and more complex that i remember of other Lynley mysteries. "
— Betty, 5/13/2011" Ah, just love this Scotland Yard mysteries! "
— Karen, 5/8/2011" I am not a reader of murder mysteries, but read it as a book club choice. I read it over 5 days and found it easy to read and enjoyable. However, a lot of the characters and their behaviour was as often is in this genre of books, implausable. "
— Elizabeth, 5/6/2011" Definitely not the best Elizabeth George. The two stories intertwined make it confusing, long and disppointing. "
— Michele, 5/4/2011" An amazing crime thriller featuring Inspector Lynley who is still in mourning after the brutal murder of his wife, and Sgt Barbara Havers his long time loyal partner. An intricate murder mystery which kept me engrossed until the last 900th page, vintage Elizabeth George style! "
— Hema, 5/4/2011" I disliked her last two Thomas Lynley mysteries so much that I took my time getting to this one. But, finally, E. George is back in form! I read this is two days. Could not put it down! "
— Nancy, 5/3/2011Elizabeth George is the New York Times bestselling author of twenty psychological suspense novels, four young adult novels, one book of nonfiction, and two short-story collections. Her work has been honored with the Anthony and Agatha awards, two Edgar nominations, and both France's and Germany's first prize for crime fiction, as well as several other prestigious prizes.
John Lee is the winner of numerous Earphones Awards and the prestigious Audie Award for Best Narration. He has twice won acclaim as AudioFile’s Best Voice in Fiction & Classics. He also narrates video games, does voice-over work, and writes plays. He is an accomplished stage actor and has written and coproduced the feature films Breathing Hard and Forfeit. He played Alydon in the 1963–64 Doctor Who serial The Daleks.