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River of Darkness [Paperback]


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5.0 out of 5 stars Fast Running River July 14 2010
By Dave and Joe TOP 50 REVIEWER
Format:Paperback
I happened upon this series by accident. I enjoy historical mysteries and thrillers so the book was a good bet. I don't like reviewing plots as I hate having the story given away and won't do that for others. I will tell you that the book is well and smoothly written, a real pleasure to read. The plot is engaging and the mystery continues even after the killer is revealed. I enjoyed the book right to the last page. If you like mysteries, history and a thrill ride - I think you'll like the book. I've already moved on to the next in the series, I came to care for the characters and was please to know that I could meet them again in the pages of the next in the series.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Survival takes many forms Sep 17 2007
By J. Cameron-Smith TOP 50 REVIEWER
Format:Paperback
The setting for this novel is a post World War I Britain: still reeling from the combined effects of war and the influenza epidemic of 1918.

A local family in Surrey has been massacred in what appears to be a robbery gone wrong. Enter Inspector John Madden, a veteran of the trenches, who has lost his wife and young daughter to in the influenza epidemic.

This is Rennie Airth's debut novel, and provides an insight into the emotional after effects of war and personal loss together with an exploration of then contemporary psychiatric theory to try to understand, explain and predict the killer's behaviour.

Well developed characters and tight plotting make this an enjoyable, albeit suspenseful, read.

Highly recommended

Jennifer Cameron-Smith
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5.0 out of 5 stars River Of Darkness/A Friendly Favorite Sep 3 2001
By "friendly3220"
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I was captivated by John Madden of Scotland Yard, a damaged
veteran of WWI, the sinister killer and most especially Madden's
love interest, Dr. Helen Blackwell. Fine romantic descriptions
of their passion for each other amidst the sinister deceptions
of the villain. Indeed, John Madden was a lucky dog! I'm trying
to locate the author's two earlier works, Snatch, and Once a
Spy.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Ambitious river of tedium
Rennie Airth's "River of Darkness" is an ambitious book. it wants to be a good psychological thriller while also being a good post World War I novel. Well, that fails. Read more
Published on May 26 2004 by Peter LaPrade
2.0 out of 5 stars A major disappointment
I'm sorry to say that I found River of Darkness to be a very disappointing, and totally predictable, thriller. The only mystery to me is how so many people can have enjoyed it. Read more
Published on April 10 2003
4.0 out of 5 stars Fine English Crime Novel
Well-plotted with romantic characters. Set after the First World War in rural England without being stodgy. Would make a great A&E Mystery mini-series.
Published on Mar 28 2002 by Melissa Alderman
5.0 out of 5 stars Not your typical English Mystery
I have been reading mysteries for over 35 years and happened upon this one at Amazon.com through a book list recommendation. Read more
Published on Aug 17 2001
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Mystery - Well Done
Superb characters, excellent atmosphere, and fine writing highlight this wonderful English mystery. The shadow of WWI hangs heavy over this story of psychological suspense and the... Read more
Published on July 6 2001
5.0 out of 5 stars Buy This Book.
I bought this book because I was looking for something a little different from the action/suspense novels I typically read. Read more
Published on May 29 2001 by Patrick M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Surpasses Anything Else Published in 1999
This Debut is set in 1921 Surrey. When a family and their servants are killed in their home in the Surrey countryside, Detective Inspector John Madden of Scotland Yard is assigned... Read more
Published on May 17 2001 by P. Bigelow
4.0 out of 5 stars Scary and refreshingly original
A combination of a 1920's British whodunnit and a serial murder psychological thriller? Descriptions of this book sounded too weird to be true, yet this is exactly what 'River of... Read more
Published on April 28 2001 by AnnaKarenina
4.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful tale
"River Of Darkness" deals with Inspector John Madden and his attempts to solve a series of brutal crimes that have been occuring since WWI. Read more
Published on April 23 2001 by Phillip Schoppy
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!
This is so fine I don't know where to start. Superior to my other faviorite mystery writers: Thomas Harris, Colin Dexter, P.D. James, LeCarre. Read more
Published on April 3 2001
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