A Lonely Death, Charles Todd
A Lonely Death, Charles Todd
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A Lonely Death

Author: Charles Todd

Narrator: Simon Prebble

Unabridged: 11 hr

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/01/2011

Synopsis

Three men have been murdered in a Sussex village, and Scotland Yard has been called in. It's a baffling case. The victims are soldiers who survived the horrors of the Great War only to meet a ghastly end in the quiet English countryside two years later. Each had been garroted, with small ID disks left in their mouths. But even Scotland Yard's presence doesn't deter this vicious and clever killer. Shortly after Inspector Ian Rutledge arrives, a fourth soldier is found dead. With few clues to go on and the pressure building, Rutledge must gamble everything to find answers—his job, his reputation, and even his life.

About Charles Todd

Charles Todd is the New York Times bestselling author of the Inspector Ian Rutledge mysteries, the Bess Crawford mysteries, and two stand-alone novels. Originally a mother-and-son writing team, Caroline passed away in August 2021. Their novel Proof of Guilt was a New York Times bestseller, and A Test of Wills was named one of the Independent Mystery Booksellers Association’s 100 favorite mysteries of the twentieth century and was named a New York Times Notable Book of the Year. Their novels have won the Agatha Award, the Barry Award, and the Anthony Award, as well as being finalists for several other awards. Charles is continuing the series.

About Simon Prebble

Simon Prebble, a British-born performer, is a stage and television actor and veteran narrator of some three hundred audiobooks. As one of AudioFile’s Golden Voices, he has received thirty-seven Earphones Awards and won the prestigious Audie in 2010. He lives in New York.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Lawyer

A Lonely Death: Charles Todd's Mixture of War and Revenge It's time to confess that I have my own guilty pleasures on my library shelves. Mine happen to be the Inspector Ian Rutledge novels by Charles Todd. If you've not met Inspector Rutledge, this is definitely not your starting place. A Lonely Deat......more

Goodreads review by Lewis

I have read and enjoyed several Charles Todd novels ... this one, not so much. There were so many characters, so many themes, and none of them were very well developed. I guess the most defining aspect of my lack of excitement is that I didn't really care who the murderer turned out to be. Not good......more

Goodreads review by Amy

The plot was great, the characters were great, the setting was just splendid. Can we please have just one happy thing happen to poor Ian? Is that too much to ask? Overall I felt depressed when this book ended and even though the writing was good I'm not sure I'll continue with the series.......more

Quotes

“[The] subtle prose and profound empathy for all [the] characters enhance a suspenseful and twisty plot.” Publishers Weekly

“While respectful of the resilient spirit of communities like Eastfield, Todd…doesn’t shrink from challenging the assumptions about class and economic privilege that once sustained their insular way of life. Once again, Rutledge comes to realize that war changes everything.” New York Times

“Another engaging entry in a fine series.” Booklist

“While series of this length often hit a stale point, Todd masterfully avoids this pitfall by continuing to find fresh ways of exploring WWI’s long-term effects on his main character. With a plot that neatly shifts gears from whodunit to can-he-be-caught, both Todd and his hero are in fine form from start to finish.” RT Book Reviews (4½ stars, Top Pick!)

“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

“Todd once and for all establishes the shell-shocked Rutledge as the genre’s most complex and fascinating detective.” Entertainment Weekly

Awards

  • Indie Next List
  • RT Award
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