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Synopsis:
A dangerous case with ties leading back to the battlefields of World War I dredges up dark memories for Scotland Yard Inspector Ian Rutledge in Hunting Shadows, a gripping and atmospheric historical mystery set in 1920s England, from acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Charles Todd.
A society wedding at Ely Cathedral in Cambridgeshire becomes a crime scene when a man is murdered. After another body is found, the baffled local constabulary turns to Scotland Yard. Though the second crime had a witness, her description of the killer is so strange its unbelievable.
Despite his experience, Inspector Ian Rutledge has few answers of his own. The victims are so different that there is no rhyme or reason to their deaths. Nothing logically seems to connect them—except the killer. As the investigation widens, a clear suspect emerges. But for Rutledge, the facts still don’t add up, leaving him to question his own judgment.
In going over the details of the case, Rutledge is reminded of a dark episode he witnessed in the war. While the memory could lead him to the truth, it also raises a prickly dilemma. To stop a murderer, will the ethical detective choose to follow the letter—or the spirit—of the law?
Review:
The Inspector Ian Rutledge series (this is number 16) are historical pieces, with modern style mystery twists to them, making for delightful reads for the mystery lover. You will feel like you are in England, right after WWI, as Todd gets all the little details right, to thoroughly get the reader ensconced in the time period! Todd lets his main characters speak in their own voices, so that the reader feels like they have gotten to know them as well, and understand their thought processes, Having read most of the previous books, this book seemed to have a bit of a slower pace to me, but it fit the story line perfectly. As always Todd crafts a wonderful mystery that leaves the reader guessing, and perhaps a bit surprised at the ending!
if you love period pieces, want to learn more about post WW1 and love a good mystery, pick this book up!
About the Author:
Charles and Caroline Todd are a mother and son writing team who live on the east coast of the United States. Caroline has a BA in English Literature and History, and a Masters in International Relations. Charles has a BA in Communication Studies with an emphasis on Business Management, and a culinary arts degree that means he can boil more than water. Caroline has been married (to the same man) for umpteen years, and Charles is divorced.
Writing together is a challenge, and both enjoy giving the other a hard time. The famous quote is that in revenge, Charles crashes Caroline’s computer, and Caroline crashes his parties. Will they survive to write more novels together? Stay tuned! Their father/husband is holding the bets.
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