Road Rage: a Wexford mystery full of twists and turns from the Queen
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The seventeeth book in the bestselling Detective Chief Inspector Wexford series, from the author of classic detective fiction and gripping psychological thrillers including End in Tears and Thirteen Steps Down.
Readers of PD James, Ann Cleeves and Donna Leon will love this utterly compelling and captivating thriller from multi-million copy and SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author Ruth Rendell. Full of suspense, this will have you hooked from page one...
'With immaculate control, Ruth Rendell builds a menacing crescendo of tension and horror that keeps you guessing right up to the brilliantly paced finale' -- Good Housekeeping
'Another cracking tale to keep you guessing right until the end' -- ***** Reader review
'Lost sleep with this one as I really wanted to finish it and find out what went on' -- ***** Reader review
'Maybe the best Wexford mystery...' -- ***** Reader review
'Could not put it down' -- ***** Reader review
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A by-pass is planned in the sleepy village of Kingsmarkham, a move that would destroy its peace and natural habitat forever. Wexford's wife Dora joins the protest movement, but Wexford must be more circumspect. Trouble is expected.
Before the protesters even have a chance to make their presence felt, the badly decomposed body of a young woman is discovered. Burden believes he knows the identity of the murderer, but Wexford is not convinced.
Just as Wexford is about to investigate the murder, a number of people disappear - including Dora Wexford. The Chief Inspector must battle with his powerful emotions and solve the case immediately, before his wife is placed in any mortal danger...
Author: Ruth Rendell
Format: Paperback, 400 pages, 110mm x 178mm, 212 g
Published: 1998, Cornerstone, United Kingdom
Genre: Crime, Thriller & Adventure
Description
The seventeeth book in the bestselling Detective Chief Inspector Wexford series, from the author of classic detective fiction and gripping psychological thrillers including End in Tears and Thirteen Steps Down.
Readers of PD James, Ann Cleeves and Donna Leon will love this utterly compelling and captivating thriller from multi-million copy and SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author Ruth Rendell. Full of suspense, this will have you hooked from page one...
'With immaculate control, Ruth Rendell builds a menacing crescendo of tension and horror that keeps you guessing right up to the brilliantly paced finale' -- Good Housekeeping
'Another cracking tale to keep you guessing right until the end' -- ***** Reader review
'Lost sleep with this one as I really wanted to finish it and find out what went on' -- ***** Reader review
'Maybe the best Wexford mystery...' -- ***** Reader review
'Could not put it down' -- ***** Reader review
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A by-pass is planned in the sleepy village of Kingsmarkham, a move that would destroy its peace and natural habitat forever. Wexford's wife Dora joins the protest movement, but Wexford must be more circumspect. Trouble is expected.
Before the protesters even have a chance to make their presence felt, the badly decomposed body of a young woman is discovered. Burden believes he knows the identity of the murderer, but Wexford is not convinced.
Just as Wexford is about to investigate the murder, a number of people disappear - including Dora Wexford. The Chief Inspector must battle with his powerful emotions and solve the case immediately, before his wife is placed in any mortal danger...