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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Wolf to the Slaughter
3.65•Thriller
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A Sleeping Life
3.81•Mystery
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No Man's Nightingale
3.61•Mystery
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A Judgement in Stone
3.89•Thriller
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Death Notes
3.76•Mystery
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From Doon With Death
3.68•Thriller
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No More Dying Then
3.85•Thriller
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The Lake of Darkness
3.77•Thriller
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The Vault
3.61•Mystery
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The Veiled One
3.88•Mystery
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Some Lie and Some Die
3.74•Mystery
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The Water's Lovely
3.39•Thriller
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One Across, Two Down
3.78•Mystery
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A New Lease of Death
3.63•Mystery
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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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Simisola
3.81•Thriller
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The Babes In The Wood
3.77•Thriller
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Murder Being Once Done
3.87•Thriller
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Kissing the Gunner's Daughter
3.93•Thriller
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An Unkindness Of Ravens
3.72•Mystery
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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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