Ruth Rendell

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 New Lease of Death

Inspector Wexford #2

A New Lease of Death

3.63Mystery
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Death Notes

Inspector Wexford #11

Death Notes

3.76Mystery
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End In Tears

Inspector Wexford #20

End In Tears

3.57Thriller
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A Sleeping Life

Inspector Wexford #10

A Sleeping Life

3.81Mystery
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Make Death Love Me

Make Death Love Me

3.79Thriller
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The Speaker of Mandarin

Inspector Wexford #12

The Speaker of Mandarin

3.78Mystery
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Thirteen Steps Down

Thirteen Steps Down

3.57Thriller
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Wolf to the Slaughter

Inspector Wexford #3

Wolf to the Slaughter

3.65Thriller
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Murder Being Once Done

Inspector Wexford #7

Murder Being Once Done

3.87Thriller
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Road Rage

Inspector Wexford #17

Road Rage

3.80Thriller
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The Monster in the Box

Inspector Wexford #22

The Monster in the Box

3.51Thriller
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Blood Lines

Blood Lines

3.64Thriller
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No Man's Nightingale

Inspector Wexford #24

No Man's Nightingale

3.61Mystery
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Put On By Cunning

Inspector Wexford #11

Put On By Cunning

3.76Mystery
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Dark Corners

Dark Corners

3.22Mystery
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Kissing the Gunner's Daughter

Inspector Wexford #15

Kissing the Gunner's Daughter

3.93Thriller
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The St. Zita Society

The St. Zita Society

3.12Mystery
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An Unkindness Of Ravens

Inspector Wexford #13

An Unkindness Of Ravens

3.72Mystery
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Harm Done

Inspector Wexford #18

Harm Done

3.79Thriller
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Some Lie and Some Die

Inspector Wexford #8

Some Lie and Some Die

3.74Mystery
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The Babes In The Wood

Inspector Wexford #19

The Babes In The Wood

3.77Thriller
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A Judgement in Stone

A Judgement in Stone

3.89Thriller
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The Girl Next Door

The Girl Next Door

3.33Thriller
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The Water's Lovely

The Water's Lovely

3.39Thriller
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Simisola

Inspector Wexford #16

Simisola

3.81Thriller
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The Veiled One

Inspector Wexford #14

The Veiled One

3.88Mystery
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From Doon With Death

Inspector Wexford #1

From Doon With Death

3.68Thriller
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No More Dying Then

Inspector Wexford #6

No More Dying Then

3.85Thriller
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A Guilty Thing Surprised

Inspector Wexford #5

A Guilty Thing Surprised

3.83Thriller
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The Vault

Inspector Wexford #23

The Vault

3.61Mystery
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The Best Man to Die

Inspector Wexford #4

The Best Man to Die

3.76Mystery
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The Lake of Darkness

The Lake of Darkness

3.77Thriller
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Shake Hands Forever

Inspector Wexford #9

Shake Hands Forever

3.84Mystery
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One Across, Two Down

One Across, Two Down

3.78Mystery
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