'Rendell is a writing phenomenon. In the 35 years since with From Doon with Death, her debut novel featuring Chief Inspector Wexford, she has produced a body of work unequalled by any other mystery writer for its depth, scope and influence-The way Rendell draws the separate stories together is an object lesson in mystery plotting - utterly absorbing' Peter Gutteridge, Observer'Here are the fears that haunt us, the nightmarish urban myths of our time - One of the most remarkable talents writing today. Ruth Rendell is a peer of the realm, and she deserves to be: she's a national treasure.' Jane Jakeman, Independent'Rendell is not only irresistible because of the brilliance of her descriptions of contemporary life and the sad truth of her characters. She is a great storyteller who knows how to make sure that the reader has to turn the pages out of a desperate need to find out what is going to happen next.' John Mortimer, Sunday Times'It is a fascinatingly scary universe that Rendell creates, riveting and disturbing' Marcel Berlins, The Times