The Fourth Deadly Sin

De: Lawrence Sanders

Narrado por: Marc Vietor

Here is the gripping story of a brutally-murdered New York psychiatrist; ex-cop Edward X. Delaney, who must crack the high-profile case; and the only six suspects: the doctor's own patients. It's a blockbuster with twists and turns that will keep you up nights and suspense that "never lags" (The Washington Post). And it is a crowning achievement - by the man who wears the crown as king of the thriller.

Prolong the suspense: follow the further crime-solving career of Edward X. Delaney.©1985 Lawrence Sanders (P)2011 Audible, Inc.

Too predictable!

I guessed who the killer was early on, which was disappointing. The book also has shades of misogyny which really bothered me. I won't go into detail because it might be a spoiler.

Another Great Whodunit

Where does The Fourth Deadly Sin rank among all the audiobooks you???ve listened to so far?

I've fallen for Edward X. He is gruff, lovable, stubborn.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Yes. The murder takes place right away and I love the building of the suspect list.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

How Edward X knows human nature and how to get to the bottom of murder. He is fair, recognizes good talent and rewards it.

Sanders at His Best

Yes these Deadly Sin books are dated, but in many ways that’s what makes them so enjoyable the second time around. You are transported back in time, not so much to a simpler time, but a time of a more nuanced existence. Full of lives not crushed by social media, but of conversations, home for dinner, cocktails among friends, the quietness of the world could still exist - except when it was shattered by murder! Sanders is a master of murder and plotting its investigation. Francis X Delaney is a perfect foil to every bad person, man or woman that ever plotted evil. He is one of the best Detectives ever created, if ever a Hollywood producer wanted a strong character for a show they need not look any further than Francis X Delaney. Sanders is always in complete command of the story, the plotting, as well as his use of language (a Thesaurus can be helpful sometimes). A crackerjack of a mystery, with a perfect narration in Mr. Vietor.

I miss Delaney already....

Not my favorite Delaney book but I still recommend since I love this character and the way he operates, never by the book...the story is quite interesting and open the door to the world of psychiatry and what they go through with their patients. Marc Vietor gave a great performance and I only wished that there were more books on this series. I will definitely miss Delaney.

Great Ending to Great Series

Now I've done it. I've read the fourth entry in the Edward X Delaney saga,and loved it. I now have to reread the first three. This is more of a who done it than one or three and not as long.Several new interesting characters make for an intriguing story.Not my favorite Sin but very good.