A Cold Treachery
A Cold Treachery by Charles Todd is a gripping addition to the Inspector Ian Rutledge series, published by Random House Publishing Group on August 30, 2005. This first edition spans 416 pages and is presented in English. The story unfolds as Inspector Rutledge is called to investigate a brutal murder that disrupts the tranquility of a remote farm in Urskdale, where the Elcott family has been found dead under shocking circumstances. Amidst a fierce blizzard, the Inspector must confront the chilling reality of the crime and the disappearance of a young boy.
Readers will find a complex narrative that intertwines elements of mystery and historical fiction, as Rutledge races against time to uncover the truth behind the murders and the fate of the missing child. The novel delves into the psychological aspects of crime and the impact of war on the human psyche, reflecting the traditional police procedural style. A Cold Treachery promises to engage those interested in thrillers and detective stories, offering a detailed exploration of the investigation amidst the harsh winter landscape.
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“Stunning . . . the tragic sweep of Todd’s historical mysteries grows more expansive with each novel.”—The New York Times Book Review
Called out into the teeth of a violent blizzard, Inspector Ian Rutledge faces one of the most savage murders he’s ever encountered. He might have expected such unspeakable carnage on the World War I battlefields where he’d lost much of his soul—and his sanity—but not in an otherwise peaceful farm kitchen in remote Urskdale. Someone has murdered the Elcott family without the least sign of struggle. But when the victims are tallied, the local police are in for another shock: One child is missing. Now the Inspector must race to save a young boy before he’s silenced by the merciless elements—or the even colder hands of the killer who hides in the blinding snow.
Praise for A Cold Treachery
“Todd’s Ian Rutledge mysteries are among the most intelligent and affecting being written these days.”—Washington Post Book World
“Brilliant.”—Chicago Tribune
“Traditional mystery lovers who prefer their whodunits enriched with psychological insight will heartily embrace A Cold Treachery. . . . A superb effort.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Brilliantly conceived and elegantly executed.”—Strand magazine
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