Elizabeth George has many loyal readers of her crime novels featuring DI Thomas Lynley and DS Barbara Havers of Scotland Yard. The often complicated and far-reaching investigations take us on an wild ride filled with a very British flavor and vernacular.
The brother and best friend of Jemima Hastings are unable to locate her and fear for her safety. Her body is eventually found in a remote London cemetary, brutally murdered. Jemima had suddently left her lover, Gordon Jossie, and took up residence in London. Jossie becomes an immediate suspect, but this investigation turns up others who might has wished her dead.
Acting DI Isabelle Ardery wants the head job desperately and knows her attempt to wrap up this murder swiftly and tidily will be carefully watched by her superiors. She is a closet alcholic and lost custody of her twin boys after a painful divorce. Although Thomas Lynley is currently on leave after the murder of his wife, Ardery requests he assist her on this case. Surprisingly, he agrees and is soon on the team with his original co-workers, including former partner Barbara Havers.
In an unrelated case, a toddler is kidnapped by 3 pre-teen boys, tortured and killed. The investigation and trial of this horrible crime become world-wide news.
As in past works, Elizabeth George has put together an excellantly written novel, highly filled with psychological insight and a wealth of interesting characters. The English vocabulary and cliches make it reminicent of a modern Agatha Christie. Although a bit lengthy, the explosive conclusion make the hours reading this intriguing book well worth the time. On a scale of 1 to 10 I rate it an 8.
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