cozy mystery book reader: So sorry to hear of Charles' mother's passing. They have been such a great team for so many years contributing each others' strengths to build wonderful Ian Rutledge and Bess Crawford mysteries.
United States on Jul 19, 2023
Cheryl Kleinjam: I have read all of Charles Todd's books and never been disappointed. Though they each stand alone, his books are most enjoyable read in order. (The ones that are on going series.) I've read several of the books more than once because it is always like seeing old friends to read the books. I so enjoyed "A Game of Fear".
United States on Jun 24, 2023
DHK: I enjoy the series of Rutledge books, but I think this wasn’t their best: the villain only appeared halfway through the book, from nowhere, as a sort of surprise. So it seemed as though the first half was unconnected to the second half.
United States on Apr 30, 2023
M. Tylene Barrett: I've enjoyed the whole series as well as learned a lot of the times. The characters are excellent
Canada on Feb 19, 2023
Mainer: In this latest installment of the series, Inspector Ian Rutledge is sent to the Essex coast to investigate a supposed murder, though there's no body and the murderer is a man long dead. However, Lady Benton is a credible witness, and there seem to be more mysteries tied to the nearby abandoned air base.
Ian Rutledge is such a fascinating detective. A victim of PTSD from WWI, he is 'accompanied' by his former Sargeant Hamish, who he was forced to shoot when the man refused orders and then was buried with when a bomb exploded. Hamish doesn't seem to hold a grudge; the two were friends, but Hamish couldn't obey the orders from a superior that were massacring their men.
The mystery takes a while to unfold, but each step is fascinating as the case builds. It's another good book in this historical mystery series.
United States on Dec 06, 2022
Del Evans: Interesting
Canada on Aug 02, 2022
IRAP: I was so glad to find Rutledge mostly staying in one place without the mad and implausible chases up and down the countryside. Thus I had high hopes for a lot of character development and tension rising moments as we had in the earlier books and in some stand-out stories like Hunting Shadows but somehow that never happened. The solution fell flat. The reader feels cheated when they couldn’t have figured it out themselves through clues throughout the book but are being presented with a tidy wrap-up outside the box of characters. Had the killer been introduced earlier on the story would have gained a lot. I’ll keep reading these because Rutledge as a character is intriguing and the spirit of post WWI Britain is wonderfully captured but I hope the next one will be better once again. Oh, and please, stop making up these constant bumping-into-characters by chance in a city of millions moments!
United Kingdom on Jul 24, 2022
Catherine G Robertson: Once more Ian Rutledge outwits a criminal & infuses his technique with kindness & cleverness & a small dusting of humour.I highly recommend this book.
Canada on Mar 12, 2022
| Charles Todd's Thrilling Mystery Novel: A Game of Fear | Rhys Bowen's Novel "The Victory Garden": A Story of Triumph and Resilience | "The Victory Garden: A Novel of Love, Loss, and Hope" by Rhys Bowen | |
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| Sale off | $13 OFF | $7 OFF | |
| Total Reviews | 67 reviews | 1 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Suspense Thrillers | Suspense Thrillers | ||
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,318 in Traditional Detective Mysteries #2,913 in Historical Mystery#15,226 in Suspense Thrillers | #3,749 in 20th Century Historical Fiction#11,008 in Women's Domestic Life Fiction#38,435 in Literary Fiction | #346 in 20th Century Historical Fiction#908 in Family Life Fiction #2,668 in Literary Fiction |
| Item Weight | 1.01 pounds | ||
| ISBN-13 | 978-0062905598 | 978-1542040129 | 978-1542040112 |
| Language | English | English | English |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6/5 stars of 2,846 ratings | 4.4/5 stars of 47,830 ratings | 4.4/5 stars of 47,830 ratings |
| Hardcover | 320 pages | ||
| Historical Mystery | Historical Mystery | ||
| Traditional Detective Mysteries (Books) | Traditional Detective Mysteries | ||
| Dimensions | 6 x 1.05 x 9 inches | 5.5 x 1 x 8.25 inches; 1.05 Pounds | 5.5 x 1 x 8.25 inches; 12.8 Ounces |
| ISBN-10 | 0062905597 | 1542040124 | 1542040116 |
| Publisher | William Morrow | Lake Union Publishing; First Edition edition | Lake Union Publishing; First Edition Thus edition |
United States on Sep 06, 2023