Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2017. . But that past bleeds into the present in a complex murder case that calls into question his own honor...and the crim. But Shaw was not easily forgotten. 4.5 out of 5 stars 4.4 out of 5.0 5 Stars 170 4 Stars 96 3 Stars 33 2 Stars 6 1 Stars 3 Performance. . The ghost of Hamish, Rutledge's dead soldier-friend from the World War One trenches, breaks into Rutledge's thoughts, dispensing advice and philosophical asides. There's a problem loading this menu right now. Please try your request again later. . The Complete DI Tremayne Series bundled into one book. We learn a lot about his state of mind a year after the war has ended as well as how things actually ended for him, almost a story in itself. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Please try again. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. Well done, Team Charles Todd. I would recommend these stories. We’d love your help. would not only continue but grow stronger from book to book. I also liked how the previous case was dealt with. The weakest in the Rutledge series so far, Fearsome Doubt's big problem is that the A mystery makes little sense and the B mystery is really boring. They are quite good, but not as good as Ian Rutledge. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 4, 2014. Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in Amazon's fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. But this literate, somewhat melancholy crime fiction is grittier than I expected it to be. I'm hoping the story-lines improve and the ending of the next one doesn't feel like it was a last minute thought. This book can be enjoyed on many levels without having experienced the earlier novels but I do recommend that they be read in order for maximal enjoyment. And I like the main character a lot. Before he leaves, he is stopped by the widow of a man who he investigated for a series of murders. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Ben Shaw’s past is a tangle of unsettling secrets that may or may not be true. Charles Todd does a great job of bringing him alive. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 4, 2014. I'm enjoying them. This is the weakest in the series, in my opinion. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2016. Rutledge, like so many veterans, is feeling anxious. The ghost of Hamish, Rutledge's dead soldier-friend from the World War One trenches, breaks into Rutledge's thoughts, dispensing advice and philosophical asides. A crime author is brutally murdered. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. The Great War ended on Armistice Day, November 11, 1918, at 11 am. Well written, atmospheric (post-WWI period), and hard to solve before the pieces all fall together in the end. . I thought I had solved it this time, but alas I was wrong again! They are quite good, but not as good as Ian Rutledge. Excellent Entry in the Best Period Detective Series, Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2016. MURDER AT THE UNIVERSITY a gripping crime mystery full of twists (DI Hillary Greene... A Cold Treachery (Inspector Ian Rutledge), Watchers of Time: An Inspector Ian Rutledge Novel, Legacy of the Dead (Inspector Ian Rutledge), A Long Shadow: An Inspector Ian Rutledge Mystery (Inspector Ian Rutledge Mysteries), Search the Dark: An Inspector Ian Rutledge Mystery (Ian Rutledge Mysteries, 3), Wings of Fire: An Inspector Ian Rutledge Mystery (Ian Rutledge Mysteries, 2), “Todd’s mysteries are among the most intelligent and affecting being written these days.”. While it does give some insight into his character, it also caused quite a few things that just went nowhere. . The man was convicted and hung, but his widow claims that she has new evidence. . Number 6 in the Inspector Rutledge mystery series, and it's just as enjoyable as the previous five. I enjoyed the complications, the character of Inspector Rutledge trying to come to terms with his past, with the war, with the possibility of love, the frustration, doubts about an old case, Guy Fawkes Day bonfires and of course, Hamish. The issues that emerge in A FEARSOME DOUBT are the damage done to the survivors, whether physical as in the loss of a limb, or mental as in post traumatic stress or unresolved shell shock; another issue relates to those who profited by the war, while so many lost so much. So far, to me, this is the best one of yours. A good read in troubled times. All this complicated plotting, and 90% or more of it just doesn't come together at all. This book has about 275 pages of red herrings on top of red herrings and actually lots of fascinating mysteries/questions are opened. While dealing with his own ghosts from the war, he untangles the webs. . He is reminded of that terrible time by the ghost of that young man who remains a voice in his head and his constant companion. I'm glad that the author only explains, for the most part, that Hamish berates him and tries to wear him down with his reminders that Rutledge felt forced to kill him during WWI. I can't imagine this one will be eclipsed. Unable to add item to List. I am hooked on this series by Charles Todd. If people are intent on destroying themselves, they will. Ships from and sold by DaimondInTheRough. [I was very glad that Rutledge didn't have any feelings for his friend's widow. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. This book has about 275 pages of red herrings on top of red herrings and actually lots of fascinating mysteries/questions are opened. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, A Fearsome Doubt (Inspector Ian Rutledge Book 6), © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. . Why does a man who looks like he has everything disappear? Bestselling author Charles Todd has earned a special place among mystery's elite writers with his acclaimed series featuring Scotland Yard Inspector Ian Rutledge, a former soldier seeking to lay to rest the demons of his past in the aftermath of World War I. But that won't stop me. Did a love triangle go wrong? It is enjoyable to read a novel of an England that is in a different time. Edition Notes Genre Fiction. Before leaving, he is confronted with the possibility that a man who had been convicted and hanged on Rutledge's evidence may have been innocent after all. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Learn more about the program. Det. This was an interesting read, especially in light of the fact that I was reading it during the week that commemorates the nuclear annihilation of both Hiroshima and Nagasaki. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. and to catch them before they catch him, Rutledge will be forced to question everything he believes about right, wrong—and murder.Praise for A Fearsome Doubt“Brilliant .

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