The Monster in the Box

An Inspector Wexford Novel

By: Ruth Rendell

Narrated by: Nicolas Coster

Chief inspector Wexford had almost made up his mind that he would never again set eyes on Eric Targo's short, muscular figure. And yet there he was, back in Kingsmarkham, still with that cocky, strutting walk. Years earlier, Targo stalked and taunted Wexford, daring him to press charges after a woman was found strangled in her bedroom. Over the years there are more unsolved, apparently motiveless murders in the town, and Wexford suspects that the increasingly prosperous Targo is behind them.

Investigate more cases with Inspector Wexford.©2009 Ruth Rendell (P)2009 Phoenix Books, Inc.

Critic reviews

"Rendell easily outdistances most mystery writers with her complex characters and her poetic yet astringent style." (Publishers Weekly)

Different.

A different story than most of the Wexford series. We find out about his early life and how he met his wife And still lots of mystery with surprises and a social issue too

Wrong narrator

I love the Wexford series, but this narrator was awful. Every woman had a simpering voice, Wexford sounded like an overbred public school boy, and the pace was deadly. For this book, I recommend reading the real thing.

Unexpected last words. Wondering and wanting more

Struggled to start pulled into the story by Randell, as she always does and keeps us with her through thick and thin. Going to start it again. Don't want to miss a bit.

Not Good!

It has taken me six months to finish this book, I had to stop listening then go back, the narrator was awful, the story line was interesting but not reverting...

Sloooow reader

Not one of Rendell's best. I found the reader hard to tolerate. Much prefer Simon Vance.