Charles Todd is the New York Times bestselling author of the Inspector Ian Rutledge mysteries, the Bess Crawford mysteries, and two stand-alone novels. A mother-and-son writing team, Caroline passed away in August 2021 and Charles lives in Florida.
"Excels at intricate relationships among characters....Another winning story." -- Library Journal"Riveting historical mystery." -- Romantic Times"Incisive as ever." -- Kirkus Reviews"A daunting portrait of a town that keeps its thoughts, its troubles and most of all its secrets to itself." -- New York Times Book Review"[A] remarkable series....Keeps readers on the edge right up to the stunning end." -- Detroit Free Press"Atmosphere aplenty." -- Charlotte Observer"Evocative." -- Cleveland Plain Dealer
"Excels at intricate relationships among characters....Another winning story." -- Library Journal"Riveting historical mystery." -- Romantic Times"Incisive as ever." -- Kirkus Reviews"A daunting portrait of a town that keeps its thoughts, its troubles and most of all its secrets to itself." -- New York Times Book Review"[A] remarkable series....Keeps readers on the edge right up to the stunning end." -- Detroit Free Press"Atmosphere aplenty." -- Charlotte Observer"Evocative." -- Cleveland Plain Dealer
Adult/High School-Scotland Yard Inspector Rutledge, a World War I victim of shell shock, is haunted by those he had to send out of the trenches to horrible deaths. His survivor's guilt is manifested in Hamish, whom he was forced to execute for refusing to fight, and whose ghost is his constant companion, always ready to chide, warn, and offer mocking opinions about the task at hand. The eighth in this acclaimed series finds Rutledge in an isolated rural village north of London, charged with bringing to justice the criminal who has gravely wounded its constable, sending an arrow through his chest while he was investigating a murder. And someone is hunting the inspector himself, leaving engraved cartridge casings behind to torment him. Authentic representations of the post-World War I era and an absorbing plot with twists and turns as challenging as the country roads that Rutledge travels make a gripping story. Well-drawn characters and scenes, wry local humor, and plot details steep the mystery in English country life. Frequent scene changes and puzzling dead ends may be a challenge for some teens, but their perseverance will be rewarded.-Molly Connally, Chantilly Regional Library, Fairfax County, VA Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.
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