Ruth Rendell
Books
34
Avg Rating
3.7
Years Active
1964-2015
About
Ruth Rendell was a renowned English crime writer, celebrated for her intricate storytelling and psychological thrillers. Born in 1930, Rendell penned numerous novels under her own name and the pseudonym Barbara Vine, crafting narratives rich in suspense and character development. Her acclaimed Inspector Wexford series, beginning with "From Doon with Death" in 1964, became a staple of crime fiction, captivating readers worldwide. Over her prolific career, she received numerous accolades, including the Crime Writers' Association Gold Dagger and the Mystery Writers of America Grand Master Award. Rendell passed away in 2015, leaving an indelible mark on the mystery genre.
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A Sleeping Life
3.81•Mystery
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A New Lease of Death
3.63•Mystery
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An Unkindness Of Ravens
3.72•Mystery
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No Man's Nightingale
3.61•Mystery
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Some Lie and Some Die
3.74•Mystery
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Kissing the Gunner's Daughter
3.93•Thriller
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Thirteen Steps Down
3.57•Thriller
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Put On By Cunning
3.76•Mystery
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From Doon With Death
3.68•Thriller
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Murder Being Once Done
3.87•Thriller
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Wolf to the Slaughter
3.65•Thriller
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The Lake of Darkness
3.77•Thriller
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The Water's Lovely
3.39•Thriller
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A Judgement in Stone
3.89•Thriller
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Simisola
3.81•Thriller
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The Vault
3.61•Mystery
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The Veiled One
3.88•Mystery
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Death Notes
3.76•Mystery
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No More Dying Then
3.85•Thriller
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One Across, Two Down
3.78•Mystery
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The Babes In The Wood
3.77•Thriller
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The Best Man to Die
3.76•Mystery
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A Guilty Thing Surprised
3.83•Thriller
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Road Rage
3.80•Thriller
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The St. Zita Society
3.12•Mystery
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Harm Done
3.79•Thriller
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The Monster in the Box
3.51•Thriller
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Shake Hands Forever
3.84•Mystery
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Blood Lines
3.64•Thriller
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Make Death Love Me
3.79•Thriller
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End In Tears
3.57•Thriller
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The Speaker of Mandarin
3.78•Mystery
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Dark Corners
3.22•Mystery
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The Girl Next Door
3.33•Thriller
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