The Poisoner's Ring

A Rip Through Time Novel, Book 2

By: Kelley Armstrong

Narrated by: Kate Handford

A modern-day homicide detective is working as an undertaker's assistant in Victorian Scotland when a serial poisoner attacks the men of Edinburgh and leaves their widows under suspicion.

Edinburgh, 1869: Modern-day homicide detective Mallory Atkinson is adjusting to her new life in Victorian Scotland. Her employers know she’s not housemaid Catriona Mitchell—even though Mallory is in Catriona’s body—and Mallory is now officially an undertaker’s assistant. Dr. Duncan Gray moonlights as a medical examiner, and their latest case hits close to home. Men are dropping dead from a powerful poison, and all signs point to the grieving widows… the latest of which is Gray’s oldest sister.

Poison is said to be a woman’s weapon, though Mallory has to wonder if it’s as simple as that. But she must tread carefully. Every move the household makes is being watched, and who knows where the investigation will lead.

New York Times bestselling author Kelley Armstrong is known for her exquisite world building, and this latest series is no exception. The Poisoner's Ring brings the intricacies of Victorian Scotland alive as Mallory again searches for a 19th-century killer as well as a way home.

A Macmillan Audio production from Minotaur Books.

©2022 Kelley Armstrong (P)2022 Macmillan Audio

Critic reviews

"Armstrong’s intriguing and atmospheric time-travel mystery will appeal to readers who enjoy historical detail."–Library Journal (starred review)

"Armstrong fashions a satisfying narrative out of familiar parts and nails her lead’s cheeky, anachronistic narration. This is winningly silly and satisfying."–Publishers Weekly

Enjoyed story

I loved that it followed original story line really liked how the characters evolved.Very entertaining enjoyable listen!

Quite compelling

Such a great author and a fantastic narrator. This storyline is such a breath of fresh air. I love a good detective novel, but one with a time traveling twist? I’m all in. Waiting with bated breath for the next one!

Excellent

Kelley Armstrong never disappoints. Love a good mystery and the what an interesting with a modern female detective in Victorian Scotland. Narration fabulous and story kept me rapt and guessing. Can’t wait for the next installment.

Good 2nd book in the series

I like the book the 1 st book was a little better but this one is 100% a book to read and I expect I will get the next one in the series

liked it

it was a good listen. I love how it seamlessly picked up from the first book.

Fantastic sequel

Kelley Armstrong is a wonderful writer and creator of worlds. I thoroughly enjoyed A Rip through Time, and The Poisoner's Ring has increased that enjoyment. In lesser hands, this series could end up hokey and full of anachronistic mistakes. Armstrong is clearly a history buff and researches everything she can and lets her imagination fill in the rest. She writes about what fascinates her, and that passion and fascination infect the readers of her stories.

You can start with this book if you'd like, but you will get a lot more out of the story if you read A Rip Through Time first. I won't go into the plot as I don't want to spoil anything. Suffice it to say it is a worthy follow-up, and I am chomping at the bit to see where this goes next.

Excellent

This review is for the ‘The Poisoner’s Ring’, book 2 of ‘A rip through time novel’ to be read in order. I loved both books! Both books were interesting, both books kept my attention all the way through and both books were too short. I wanted more. I am looking forward to the next book in the series.

What's not to love!

Duncan and Mallory.... the tension is killing me! Love the pretext... love the characters.... perfect, easy and entertaining listen. I will be waiting for the next book!

Love this series

I loved this book. I love the storyline and wherever it’s going I am here for it. Now I’m bummed I have to wait for the next one.

Exciting

It is a really good story. I listened to the first book, A Rip Through Time. It was also really good. I look forward to the 3rd book. Kelley Armstrong is a really good writer.