About the book
A mutilated body found at a rock festival.
In spite of dire predictions, the rock festival in Kingsmarkham seemed to be going off without a hitch, until the hideously disfigured body is discovered in a nearby quarry. And soon Wexford is investigating the links between a local girl gone bad and a charismatic singer who inspires an unwholesome devotion in his followers. Some Lie and Some Die is a devilishly absorbing novel, in which Wexford's deductive powers come up against the aloof arrogance of pop stardom.
With her Inspector Wexford novels, Ruth Rendell, winner of the Mystery Writers of America Grand Master Award, has added layers of depth, realism and unease to the classic English mystery. For the canny, tireless, and unflappable policeman is an unblinking observer of human nature, whose study has taught him that under certain circumstances the most unlikely people are capable of the most appalling crimes.
Editions of Some Lie and Some Die
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780375704901
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780091743147
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780099092803
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780099534877
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307559852
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A mutilated body found at a rock festival.
In spite of dire predictions, the rock festival in Kingsmarkham seemed to be going off without a hitch, until the hideously disfigured body is discovered in a nearby quarry. And soon Wexford is investigating the links between a local girl gone bad and a charismatic singer who inspires an unwholesome devotion in his followers. Some Lie and Some Die is a devilishly absorbing novel, in which Wexford's deductive powers come up against the aloof arrogance of pop stardom.
With her Inspector Wexford novels, Ruth Rendell, winner of the Mystery Writers of America Grand Master Award, has added layers of depth, realism and unease to the classic English mystery. For the canny, tireless, and unflappable policeman is an unblinking observer of human nature, whose study has taught him that under certain circumstances the most unlikely people are capable of the most appalling crimes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Some Lie and Some Die about?
A mutilated body found at a rock festival.
In spite of dire predictions, the rock festival in Kingsmarkham seemed to be going off without a hitch, until the hideously disfigured body is discovered in a nearby quarry. And soon Wexford is investigating the links between a local girl gone bad and a charismatic singer who inspires an unwholesome devotion in his followers. Some Lie and Some Die is a devilishly absorbing novel, in which Wexford's deductive powers come up against the aloof arrogance of pop stardom.
With her Inspector Wexford novels, Ruth Rendell, winner of the Mystery Writers of America Grand Master Award, has added layers of depth, realism and unease to the classic English mystery. For the canny, tireless, and unflappable policeman is an unblinking observer of human nature, whose study has taught him that under certain circumstances the most unlikely people are capable of the most appalling crimes.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Some Lie and Some Die?
Fiction > Crime and / or mystery fiction > Crime and mystery: police procedural
Where can I read a sample of Some Lie and Some Die?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780375704901
Is Some Lie and Some Die 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 Some Lie and Some Die?
Ruth Rendell
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Some Lie and Some Die is available as paperback(ISBN 9780375704901) and paperback(ISBN 9780091743147) and paperback(ISBN 9780099092803) and paperback(ISBN 9780099534877) and ebook(ISBN 9780307559852)
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