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Teddy is another of Rendell's frightening moral cripples, a seemingly ordinary person capable of the vilest crimes. When he becomes obsessed with Francine after meeting her at art school, we know to expect murder--we just aren't sure when, or who will be the victim. Equally vile is Julia, Francine's stepmother, a psychologist of such immense and malevolent ineptness that we would swear she couldn't possibly exist if real life hadn't taught us otherwise. Other important characters are Harriet, a faded beauty who connects the past to the present; Teddy's uncle Keith, who first recognizes the boy's madness; and a bright red, lovingly restored Edsel, which becomes a hearse.
Like all of her books, Rendell's latest is really about the secret acts of insanity that occur behind closed doors. Among her best books available in paperback are From Doon with Death, A Guilty Thing Surprised, The Keys to the Street, and, from the excellent Inspector Wexford series, Kissing the Gunner's Daughter, Road Rage, and Simisola. --Dick Adler
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Traumatised by the murder of her mother, a young woman discovers her rescuer may have a dark past of his own. A terrifyingly vivid portrayal of the murderous impulses hiding in the squalor of North London, form the world's best living crime writer and author of bestselling psychological thrillers including Thirteen Steps Down.A terrifyingly vivid portrayal of the murderous impulses hiding in the squalor of North London from multi-million copy and SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author Ruth Rendell. Readers of PD James, Ann Cleeves and Donna Leon will be hooked.'Rendell weaves the interlocking desires into a frightening tapestry of warped minds . . . A tale as chilling as any Rendell has written' -- The Times'Masterfully spooky. Don't read this alone' -- Red'A top-notch thriller that will, I promise, have you nibbling your nails' -- Daily Mail'Goodness me! This was good. Masterful plotting. Never a dull page. Fabulous characterisations.' -- ***** Reader review'This book is a masterpiece of intrigue' -- ***** Reader review'I couldn't put it down' -- ***** Reader review'One of the most amazing books I have ever read' -- ***** Reader review****************************************************************In traditional fairy tales the handsome prince rescues the beautiful princess from her wicked stepmother, and the couple live happily ever after.Teddy Brex emerges from a loveless, isolated childhood as a handsome but autistic young man.Francine Hill, emotionally and mentally scarred by the murder of her mother, grows into a beautiful young woman, who must endure the over-protectiveness of an increasingly obsessive stepmother.Teddy Brex does ride to her rescue, but he is a man who has already committed two murders.In Rendell's dark criminal London, can anyone be trusted? It's a world in which innocent dreams can turn into the most terrible living nightmares. Teddy Brex emerges from a loveless, isolated childhood as a handsome but autistic young man. Francine Hill, traumatised by the murder of her mother, grows into a beautiful young woman, who must endure the protectiveness of an obsessive stepmother. Teddy Brex does ride to her rescue, but he is a man who has already committed two murder. twice. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780099557159
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