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The Rottweiler

By: Ruth Rendell
Narrated by: Nigel Anthony
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The first girl had a bite mark on her neck, but they traced the DNA to her boyfriend. But the tabloids got hold of the story and called the killer The Rottweiler and the name stuck. The latest murder takes place very near Inez Ferry's antique shop in Marylebone. When the Rottweiler’s trinkets start showing up in the shop, suddenly, everyone Inez knows is a suspect, and the killer feels all too close. Someone saw a shadowy figure running away past the station, but the only other clues are that the murderer usually strangles his victims and removes something personal - like a cigarette lighter or a necklace. Since her husband died, Inez has supplemented her income by taking in tenants. The murderous activities of the sinister 'Rottweiler' will exert a profound influence on the lives of this heterogeneous little community, especially when the suspicion emerges that one of them may be a homicidal maniac.

©2003 Kingsmarkham Enterprises Ltd (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Crime Crime Thrillers Mystery Psychological Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Thriller Murder
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Another very satisfying story from Ruth Rendell, in which the actual murders are almost incidental. The lives of several people feature, with the many complex emotions and circumstances of their existence woven into the picture. What an impressive imagination this author possesses- never disappoints her readers!

The whole thing is brought to life by the superb narration of Nigel Anthony and the many different voices he produces for the cast of characters. He's one of the best narrators on Audible, along with Daniel Weyman and Dan Stevens, so a good listen is always guaranteed when his name is next to the title.

Mesmerising story

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Lots of different interesting characters, quirky, never boring. A refreshing change from claustrophobic stories told from the point of view of one or two main characters. This is told from the point of view of multiple characters.
Ruth Rendell weaves the mundane with the horrific beautifully. After all, not all murderers stomp about brooding enigmatically, they eat, sleep and catch colds too, otherwise they'd be a lot easier to spot.
This book reminded me how good Ruth Rendell is, so I'm going to listen to more of her books and stop being disappointed by newer formulaic writers who all seem to write from one persons point of view (their own) in the hope of creating the next Dexter or Girl on a train.

I'd forgotten what a good author Rendell is! So much of modern crime writing had dulled my expectations.

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I will review the content in Goodreads. I want to comment instead on the voice acting. This was one of the very best performances I have listened to on Audible. Despite including men and women, across ages, ethnicities, regions and cognitive ability, the narrator carried the book faultlessly. All the characters were completely convincing. This added immeasurably to the enjoyment of the novel.

Excellent performance

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Yet again Nigel Anthony excels in his narration of this thrilling story. He is able to bring life to all the characters in a very believable way. Ruth Rendell’s story telling is as usual engaging and compelling. Such a great team

Brilliant story and narration !

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I always love Ruth Rendells stories with their unexpected story lines and amazing characters and this one is no exception. The wonderful narrator makes this story even more enjoyable.

Great characters

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