Hunting Shadows
- Authors: Charles Todd
- Series: Book 16 in the Inspector Ian Rutledge series
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- Rating: 4.5 based on 1,617 reviews
- Release Date: January 21, 2014
- Print length: 336 pages (Hardcover)
About the book
A dangerous case with ties leading back to the battlefields of World War I dredges up dark memories for Scotland Yard Inspector Ian Rutledge in Hunting Shadows, a gripping and atmospheric historical mystery set in 1920s England, from acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Charles Todd.
A lavish wedding ceremony taking place at Ely Cathedral in Cambridgeshire takes a dark turn as a man is discovered murdered, turning the occasion into a crime scene. The situation becomes even more perplexing when another body is found, prompting the local authorities to seek assistance from Scotland Yard. Despite the presence of a witness to the second crime, her description of the killer is so outlandish that it seems implausible.
Inspector Ian Rutledge, despite his extensive experience, finds himself at a loss for solutions. The victims have little in common, and there appears to be no discernible pattern in their deaths. The only link appears to be the perpetrator. With each lead, a potential suspect emerges, but Rutledge is still unable to make sense of the facts, causing him to doubt his own instincts.
Delving deeper into the investigation, Rutledge is reminded of a haunting incident from his past during the war. While this memory could hold the key to solving the case, it also presents a moral dilemma. In his pursuit of justice, will the principled detective adhere strictly to the law, or will he follow a more intuitive approach?
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