Released in 1976, 1980, and 1971, respectively, these present a bevy of Rendell's signature characters, who, although seemingly normal, well-balanced individuals, in actuality are nut cases. Though her books are formulaic, Rendell has managed to amass a huge following, who will enjoy a second crack at these.
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"The best mystery writer in the English-speaking world." -*Time
"Undoubtedly one of the best writers of English mysteries and chiller-killer plots."- Los Angeles Times
"Rendell is a master of the form."-The Washington Post Book World
"No one can take you so totally into the recesses of the human mind as does Ruth Rendell."- The Christian Science Monitor*