Ann C. (auntant) reviewed on 5/31/2007 + 103 more book reviews

One of Rendell's best (and Rendell never disappoints). An investigation into kidnapping and murder become personal for Inspector Wexford when his beloved wife, Dora, is among a group of hostages taken by an apparently radical conservation group who want a highway bypass project halted permanently. We see a very human Wexford here, who (along with his wife) sympathizes with those who want the project halted to spare forestland, wetlands, and wildlife. We see him in despair when his wife is taken hostage, but a shortage of police man-power preclude his superiors from taking him off the case. A great, fast-paced read.

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