With No One As Witness audiobook

I know I wrote a review for this some time ago and I'm disappointed the system seems to have blipped said review into oblivion..... As with almost all George's books, I loved this one and was so dumbstruck and awed and distressed by the ending that I could not read the sequel to this particular story - 'What Happened Before He Shot Her'..... still haven't managed to get to it although I've read 'Color of Blood' I think it's called - the one that came after "What Happened..." ..... anyway.... I'll enthusiastically awaiting the new one, which I've requested from the library and should be coming my way in a week or so..... YAY!!! FOr the future reader's FYI, there is a sequence to all her books -not just which was written and published first, but the story line of Inspector Linley and his friends and colleagues..... which actually starts with 'A Suitable Vengence'. George is a brilliant writer of crime. Hope you all enjoy!

I have been re-reading the Inspector Lynley series from the start, and this is the first one I remembered well. I'm guessing it left an indelible impression because it's such a devastating story. This time through I was aware of all the forehadowing. Lynley, Havers, and newly promoted Winston Nkata are investigating the serial murders of adolescent boys, and the path leads straight home. Havers is at her best when she's most vulnerable, and she's finally starting to understand herself better. Lynley is also at his most vulnerable, especially as he begins to understand how his life is changing with impending fatherhood approaching. This is a gripping novel.

This one was quite a ride. One of the best in the series, in my opinion. I almost didn't want to read it, having accidentally found out a major plot development in advance. But Ms. George's writing was spot on in describing how all the characters dealt with the situation. Very realistic. It was good to have Lynley & Havers back, although this one leaves you hanging whether they will be a team in the future. If you're a fan of the series, and the characters, this one is a "don't miss." Not easy, necessarily, but very, very good. Kind of like Aslan, if you know what I mean.

Sehr spannend aufgebaut mit vielen Details zu den Ermittlungen - ein wirklich toller Krimi!

I was exasperated by the monumental struggles with authority faced by Lynley, Havers and Nkata in this book. On top of their problems at work, too, Havers has to deal with an unpleasant situation at home, Nkata can't make any headway with Yasmin (and struggles with the recognition of his own weakness) and Lynley... well I won't go into that. All the personal drama is wrapped around the hunt for a serial killer who preys on those least likely to be missed. I enjoyed this book, in spite of the above-reference teeth-grinding exasperation. That's what life's like though, isn't it? Good people do have to struggle, just as much as the rest of us. The ending was devastating. Yeah, they caught the killer, but so what? I knew bad stuff was coming and had guessed who would be the victim, but it was still deeply wrenching and very emotional. A good book, well-written. I'll be reading "What Came Before He Shot Her" next, to learn more about the events leading up to the ending of this book, and look forward to finding out what happens to our favorite characters as they move forward.

Però non si fa così! Anche se lo avevo già letto in inglese, quando sono arrivata al punto fatale .... sigh, ho pianto come un vitello! Sono talmente affezionata a Linley & co.! ok, questo il commento a caldo. Quello a freddo eccolo qua: Il livello della scrittura della George è notevole, ed è notevole come non si affievolisca in lei - libro dopo libro - l'impegno che ci mette. Scrittura e struttura sono un meccanismo ad incastro che in questo libro si muovono inarrestabili verso la tragedia finale. Il modus operandi da serial writer (di altissimo livello) della George si ripete senza mostrare cedimenti: vediamo in parallelo l'assassino, la vittima, il detective. Il bello è che sappiamo tutto del colpevole, tranne sapere chi è. In questo palinsesto, secondo me, sta il fascino del libro. Oltre che nella sua capacità di cogliere psicologie e sentimenti senza descrizioni patetiche. con un'eccezione: quando si arriva al Dunque, in questo libro, la George mi sembra che affondi un po' troppo il coltello e cerchi un po' troppo facilmente la nostra lacrima.

** spoiler alert ** This novel was a fun and enjoyable read: a little bit of gore, a good bit of suspense, and a whole lot of mystery. This is the first Lynley series I've ever read...and I find it hilarious that I just watched theInspector Lynley BBC series for the second time and Lynley's wife gets shot and killed, which definitely sets a damper on my spirits. And then I read this book and his wife gets shot while she's pregnant, and consequently she's brain dead and Lynley has to pull to plug on both his wife and unborn child because the doctors say there's nothing they can do. DEPRESSING! I stayed up until 3 am reading the ending and I was in tears. :-(And as a last note, Barbara Havers is kick-ass! Yay for awesome female characters!

** spoiler alert ** Much better than the last one (any Lynley book with a minimal Deborah content is automatically a winner as far as I am concerned), but honestly, this pattern of the detective whose loved ones are tragically lost has become too much of a cliche. Which is why Gamache is such a breath of fresh air. And another source of grief: why kill Helen and leave Deborah alive? Why? :-))

** spoiler alert ** Great book! Back to her original form. I don't know why she put the St. Jameses in the forefront in the last book, but she brought Lynley and Havers back into the picture along with New Scotland Yard. All the character depictions and rich details about places, etc. A Place of Hiding was too shallow--something was wrong about it. I'm glad George is back. Unfortunately, she killed off Helen Lynley and had Acting Superintendent Lynley then turn in his badge. Why? Is she done with Lynley? We're never going to see him again? That would be very upsetting. There was perhaps too much rote police work and too many everyday details. I remember more psychological detaisl from her earlier books. She also doesn't end up elaborating as to the motives of the killer once he's finally revealed. It would be a bit more satisfying.