The Rottweiler

The Rottweiler is a chilling tale of a psychopath and the daily lives of those living in his murderous shadow. Expertly brought to life by multi-million copy and SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author Ruth Rendell, this is perfect for fans of PD James, Ann Cleeves and Donna Leon.

Compelling and disturbing -- The Times
In Rendells expert hands, youll want to keep reading until dawn - with the light on -- Red
Wonderful at exploring the way private fantasies can clash and explode into terrifying violence -- Daily Mail
Rendell at her best -- ***** Reader review
Absolutely brilliant -- ***** Reader review
I just couldnt put it down-- ***** Reader review
I was totally enthralled by this from start to finish-- ***** Reader review
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The first murder victim had a bite mark on her neck. When the tabloids got hold of the story, they immediately called the deranged killer The Rottweiler, and the name stuck.

The latest body was discovered very near Inez Ferrys antique shop in Marylebone. Someone spotted a shadowy figure running away past the station, but couldnt say for sure if it was a man or a woman. There were only two other clues. The murderer seemed to have a preference for strangling his victims and then removing something personal - like a cigarette lighter or a necklace. Trinkets very similar to those mysteriously appearing in Inezs shop. . .

Since her actor husband died, too early into their marriage, Inez supplemented her modest income by taking in tenants above the shop. As her collection of antique trinkets grows, so does Inezs fear that she is harbouring a psychopathic murderer...