An Empty Death

Name: An Empty Death
Brand: Findaway
Availability: InStock
Author: Laura Wilson
ISBN: 9781445081496

Author: Laura Wilson

Series: Ted Stratton

Narrator: Seán Barrett

Unabridged: 15 hr 2 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Isis Publishing Ltd

Published: 11/01/2009

Categories: Fiction, Mystery & Detective

Synopsis

After almost five years of conflict, London's exhausted inhabitants are living in a world of dereliction. War-weary DI Ted Stratton is no exception, but he cannot help being drawn in by his latest case. Called on to investigate when a doctor is found dead in Fitzrovia's Middlesex Hospital, Stratton soon realizes that someone involved is not who they appear to be. Meanwhile Jenny, Ted's wife, is working at the local Rest Centre. When a bombed-out woman appears at the centre, declaring that the man claiming to be her husband is an imposter, Jenny thinks that it must be due to shock. The reality, however, is far more dangerous... Ultimately, for Stratton and Jenny perhaps there is only one thing they can trust: their fear.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Lian

Very enjoyable crime novel set during the London blitz. Wilson writes one of the best fictional evocations of the blitz I have read, with its depressing shortages and the sheer misery of having to keep going. The antagonist is surprisingly likable despite his crimes, and there are enough twists to m......more

Goodreads review by Ant

Loved the evocation of time and place - compliments the plot perfectly. Wilson always seems to get it spot on.......more

Goodreads review by Nancy

I enjoyed this mystery set against the backdrop of WWII. The characters are well developed and have depth and character. The author switches viewpoints among three of the main characters and it makes for interesting development of the plot. I will admit I figured out the who of the murder fairly ear......more

Goodreads review by Meredith

First book I have read in this series...basically a police procedural set during WWII in London...thoughtful plotting, well-developed characters, good writing...looking forward to more by this author. A good read.......more