About the book
“[Rendell is] undoubtedly one of the best writers of English mysteries and chiller-killer plots.”—Los Angeles Times
It was better than a hotel, this anonymous room on a secluded side street of a small country town. No register to sign, no questions asked, and for five bucks a man could have three hours of undisturbed, illicit lovemaking.
Then one evening a man with a knife turned the love nest into a death chamber. The carpet was soaked with blood -- but where was the corpse?
Meanwhile, a beautiful, promiscuous woman is missing—along with the bundle of cash she'd had in her pocket. The truth behind it all will keep even veteran mystery fans guessing through the very last page.
Praise for Wolf to the Slaughter
“The best mystery writer anywhere in the English-speaking world.”—The Boston Globe
“You cannot afford to miss Ruth Rendell.”—The New York Times Book Review
“For readers who have almost given up on mysteries . . . Rendell may be just the woman to get them started again.”—Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine
Editions of Wolf to the Slaughter
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780345513588
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780091742928
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780099277408
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780099534822
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780345248176
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780345292841
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780345317445
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780345345202
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307829528
Read an Excerpt
“[Rendell is] undoubtedly one of the best writers of English mysteries and chiller-killer plots.”—Los Angeles Times
It was better than a hotel, this anonymous room on a secluded side street of a small country town. No register to sign, no questions asked, and for five bucks a man could have three hours of undisturbed, illicit lovemaking.
Then one evening a man with a knife turned the love nest into a death chamber. The carpet was soaked with blood -- but where was the corpse?
Meanwhile, a beautiful, promiscuous woman is missing—along with the bundle of cash she'd had in her pocket. The truth behind it all will keep even veteran mystery fans guessing through the very last page.
Praise for Wolf to the Slaughter
“The best mystery writer anywhere in the English-speaking world.”—The Boston Globe
“You cannot afford to miss Ruth Rendell.”—The New York Times Book Review
“For readers who have almost given up on mysteries . . . Rendell may be just the woman to get them started again.”—Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wolf to the Slaughter about?
“[Rendell is] undoubtedly one of the best writers of English mysteries and chiller-killer plots.”—Los Angeles Times
It was better than a hotel, this anonymous room on a secluded side street of a small country town. No register to sign, no questions asked, and for five bucks a man could have three hours of undisturbed, illicit lovemaking.
Then one evening a man with a knife turned the love nest into a death chamber. The carpet was soaked with blood -- but where was the corpse?
Meanwhile, a beautiful, promiscuous woman is missing—along with the bundle of cash she'd had in her pocket. The truth behind it all will keep even veteran mystery fans guessing through the very last page.
Praise for Wolf to the Slaughter
“The best mystery writer anywhere in the English-speaking world.”—The Boston Globe
“You cannot afford to miss Ruth Rendell.”—The New York Times Book Review
“For readers who have almost given up on mysteries . . . Rendell may be just the woman to get them started again.”—Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Wolf to the Slaughter?
Fiction > Crime and / or mystery fiction
Where can I read a sample of Wolf to the Slaughter?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780345513588
Is Wolf to the Slaughter part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Inspector Wexford
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Wolf to the Slaughter?
Ruth Rendell
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Wolf to the Slaughter is available as paperback(ISBN 9780345513588) and paperback(ISBN 9780091742928) and paperback(ISBN 9780099277408) and paperback(ISBN 9780099534822) and paperback(ISBN 9780345248176) and paperback(ISBN 9780345292841) and paperback(ISBN 9780345317445) and paperback(ISBN 9780345345202) and ebook(ISBN 9780307829528)
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