A Slowly Dying Cause

A Lynley Novel

A new and highly anticipated Inspector Lynley TV series releasing this fall from BritBox

Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers and Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley are back in the next Lynley novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth George.

Michael Lobb has just been found dead on the floor of his family’s tin & pewter workshop. It’s suspicious enough that his body was found by a representative of Cornwall EcoMining, a company keen on acquiring his family’s land, and it’s made even worse when he’s revealed to have been the majority owner of the business and the sole obstacle preventing a deal from being made. But it doesn’t take long for Inspector Beatrice Hannaford to unearth the layers of estrangement that surrounded Michael in his final days, pointing suspicions elsewhere. In comes Kayla, a young woman half Michael’s age, who has just been made his widow.

Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley and Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers are brought in to help solve the crime and search for justice in a community where lust, greed, and family traditions collide with devastating consequences.

Reseñas de la Crítica

Praise for A Slowly Dying Cause and Elizabeth George

"George again delivers a winner…this is George at her best; she delivers a stunning must-read for Lynley fans new and old."
—Booklist (starred review)

"Plenty of intriguing twists and turns that will leave the reader guessing. Trademark George, with a satisfying resolution that’s a long time coming."
—Kirkus Review

"[George] is an essential writer of popular fiction today."
—The Washington Post

"[George is] one of the reigning queens of the genre."
—Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

"Elizabeth George is a superstar of the crime-fiction world."
—The Seattle Times

"It’s tough to resist the pull of [George’s] storytelling once hooked."
—USA Today

"George can do it all, with style to spare."
—The Wall Street Journal

"[Lynley is] one of the greatest character portraits in contemporary crime fiction."
—The Boston Globe

Tongue in Cheek

Another great read from Elizabeth George. I have read almost everything she has written. It seems to me, that these characters are a little tired, hence the tongue in cheek writing. I get it. It made me laugh. Even as a stand alone, the tongue in cheek aspect might not be as obvious, but it still is a great read. I do enjoy these books!

Best of the Linley Books

Story and characters were compelling as always but what I liked the most is that none of central women characters are self-centered and stupidly out of their depth.

Helen took 45 minutes to pick out an outfit? Really? That’s stupid. Deborah is constantly out of her depth but forging ahead with no awareness she has no qualifications to “solve the crime.” Makes things worse. What a boob.


Neither graced this book, thank goodness.

I have always liked Havers. She is a master detective and knows who she is. So I don’t include her with Helen and Deborah.

Deidre is not one of the simpering Helen-Deborah club members. She’s accomplished. While she has issues as we learn here, she’s a modern capable woman.

I’ve read every book, all 23, and am so happy to have read one wherein the portrayal of some woman was not an annoying distraction.

As always an incredible read!

A complex system of interwoven plot twists. As always, nothing disappointing. I’ve read all of the Lynley novels and look forward to them and savor the read! Thank you!

Another great story!

Once again, Elizabeth George’s story telling genius and brilliant character development keeps us enthralled in a journey into crime fiction. I love her characters and the way she gets into their heads, evolving and developing each one. Lynley and Havers are such completely different characters but the way they work together is so very very human!

Mixed bag

I love the original characters and the continuation of their story. I've read or listened to the entire series and eagerly await each new book. It’s always exciting to see a new release. However, the main story and its characters in this book were very unlikable. The themes of infidelity and the detestable male characters were not offset by a mystery that made them tolerable. I still care about the core characters and their stories. I will happily read the next one and hope that the mystery and its characters improve from this one. If you're a fan of the series, it's worth listening to keep up with Lynley and Havers.