Another well researched book in a wonderful Detective series

I’m not usually a reader of Elizabeth George and I certainly won’t be again. If there ever was a book written to meet a goal of a certain, large, number of words this is it. It’s like stone soup except the outcome of the numerous ingredients in this case is not tasty. I’ll give Ms. Georgia something; she kept me skimming through the pages to discover the denouement of the various threads she had woven for the characters to follow. More fool me, I should have stopped reading it.

Plodding, slow moving. So many disconnected storylines (that I hope get connected). I couldn’t stay awake to finish it. And I tried 'cause I really have loved her books.

I have read all the Inspector Lynley books by Elizabeth George. This last book was the best of them all—and I have loved each book.

Very difficult topic (female mutilation) plus murder. Not easy topics but very informative for the un-informed

Not one of her best. All over the place???.☹️😦

I’ve read all the Detective Lynley books. I found this book equally well written, but the storyline terribly uninteresting.

Too much about heat! Too much about Havers. Too many plot threads! Needed to be about 300 pages shorter! A shame as the main plot thread was important! And hate to say it but getting tired of Tommy! The guy needs to man up!

Interesting characters and story. Kudos to Elizabeth George for shining a light on FGM. I had never heard or knew about this subject until reading this book. Although the subject matter is disturbing, the book is a good murder mystery. I thoroughly enjoyed the book, especially the ending. They should make a movie from this book.

Very long and meandering. Could be a couple hundred pages less and lose nothing. And I like long books if the writing is worthwhile. I’ve read most all in the series and like the characters generally. But not so much in this book. And I’d like Daidre to be gone. Can’t believe he’s wrapped in her.