This Body of Death

An Inspector Lynley Novel

By: Elizabeth George

Narrated by: John Lee

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“Elizabeth George reigns as queen of the mystery genre. The Lynley books constitute the smartest, most gratifyingly complex and impassioned mystery series now being published.” —Entertainment Weekly

One of the most acclaimed entries in Elizabeth George’s New York Times bestselling Inspector Lynley series—a masterfully structured, multilayered jigsaw puzzle of a mystery rich with intrigue and atmosphere

On compassionate leave after the murder of his wife, Thomas Lynley is called back to Scotland Yard when the body of a woman is found stabbed and abandoned in an isolated London cemetery. His former team welcomes his return; they don’t trust their new department chief, Isabelle Ardery, whose off-putting manner leaves them on edge. Lynley may be the sole person who can see beneath his superior officer's hard-as-nails exterior to a hidden—and compelling—vulnerability.

While Lynley works in London, his former colleagues Barbara Havers and Winston Nkata follow the murder trail south to the New Forest—a beautiful and strange place where animals roam free, the long-lost art of thatching is very much alive, and outsiders are suspect. What they don't know is that more than one dark secret lurks within the secluded woodlands, and that their investigation will lead them to an outcome that is both tragic and shocking.

Surprise ending but lots of clues along the way

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

yes

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

Lots of suspects and subplots trying to lead you astray

What does John Lee bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

As usual great performance with different voices for each of the characters.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Had difficulty putting it down; wanted to continue

Any additional comments?

You may want to listen to it again in fast speed to put it together after you know the ending.

Very enjoyable

Lots of detail. Good story. Love the characters. Looking forward to more books by this author.

Good read

Elizabeth George is such a fine writer....this book was no exception. I can't wait for her next one to come out!

A nearly perfect book

Beautifully written and read, the kind of audiobook that makes you miss your subway stop. Full of memorable set pieces and psychologically rich characters. My only disappointment is that I am not seeing any other Lynley novels: please put them all on audio!

My first Elizabeth George Novel

I wonder if they are all this good. She builds a complex, multi-track mystery and pulls it all together very plausibly in the end. Like other reviewers I don't want to disclose too much about that. The surprises are a plus. George writes well, develops characters one cares about and it has made me want to read more of her books. Unfortunately Audible has few, and some are abridged. I wouldn't want to read an abridged version because I like the detail and character development.
John Lee is a favorite of mine and once again he does a good job. This may not have been the perfect book for his voice, but I'm so used to it, I just settle down with an old friend and let him read to me.