Sunday, September 8, 2013

With No One as Witness by Elizabeth George

Title:  With No One as Witness
Author: Elizabeth George
Did I listen or read?: library book, paperback
When did I finish?: Sep 6, 2013
When was the book published:  2005
Main Characters: Thomas Lynley, Barb Havers, Winston Nkata, Lynley's boss Malcolm Weatherby is injured, so he is acting Supe reporting to Hillier, Lynley's wife, Helen, friend Simon St. James
What happens? A serial killer is killing young men, mixed race, burning their hands.  They don't realize it is the same guy until the 4th or 5th one, bring concerns that the press will blow it up.  They seem to be related to Colussus house, which helps young troubled men in the Elephant and Castle district.  Haves is recently demoted and struggling to get her rank back.  Lynley's wife is pregnant and close to the end.
How long was this? 772 pages
Did I like this? Great story and great sub stories, great plot and characters.  I didn't set the pages on fire turning them, but as it went along, I was hooked.
Overall grade: A-

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