A Game of Fear

A Novel

By: Charles Todd

Narrated by: Simon Vance

In this newest installment of the acclaimed New York Times bestselling series, Scotland Yard’s Ian Rutledge is faced with his most perplexing case yet: a murder with no body, and a killer who can only be a ghost.

Spring, 1921. Scotland Yard sends Inspector Ian Rutledge to the sea-battered village of Walmer on the coast of Essex, where amongst the salt flats and a military airfield lies Benton Abbey, a grand manor with a storied past. The lady of the house may prove his most bewildering witness yet. She claims she saw a violent murder—but there is no body, no blood. She also insists she recognized the killer: Captain Nelson. Only it could not have been Nelson because he died during the war.

Everyone in the village believes that Lady Benton’s losses have turned her mind—she is, after all, a grieving widow and mother—but the woman Rutledge interviews is rational and self-possessed. And then there is Captain Nelson: what really happened to him in the war? The more Rutledge delves into this baffling case, the more suspicious tragedies he uncovers. The Abbey and the airfield hold their secrets tightly. Until Rutledge arrives, and a new trail of death follows…

Bring Simon Prebble Back

Simon Vance is a great narrator of Scandinavian Noir, but Simon Prebble is Ian Rutledge.. period

Interesting, well told mystery -excellent narrator

I have listened to the series in order and the back story and character development are very well done. One is not just intrigued by the mystery, but interested in following the familiar recurring characters. Can’t wait for the next installment.

Great episode in this series.

I? love this series, and this one was particularly good. This shows personal growth in the protagonist as well as a good story. It's good to read such an intelligent series, wee-grounded inthe time period.

Well Done

As a loyal Charles Todd fan, his latest Ian Rutledge mystery did not disappoint. I must admit to missing Simon Prebble at the beginning, but Vance soon settled into his roles, and claimed them. I love this post WWWl era fictions, and UK-Europe locations and history. Enjoyable listen and rated G!!!

Clever, solid mystery with historical color.

The character of Lady Benton was so consistently foolish, always asking questions with painfully obvious answers. That was annoying, but otherwise a good story that was very well read.