Ruth Rendell
Biography
Ruth Rendell (1930-2015) was a British author renowned for her psychological crime novels, particularly the Inspector Wexford series. Born in London, she began her writing career as a journalist before transitioning to fiction. Rendell's intricate plots, rich characterizations, and keen insight into human nature set her apart in the genre. Her Inspector Wexford series, featuring the thoughtful and intuitive Chief Inspector Reginald Wexford, spanned over 20 novels and garnered her a large and loyal following. Rendell's skillful storytelling and ability to delve into the darkest aspects of society earned her widespread acclaim and numerous awards, including multiple Edgar Awards and the CWA Diamond Dagger for outstanding contributions to the genre. In addition to her Inspector Wexford series, Rendell wrote standalone novels, short stories, and plays, showcasing her versatility and range as a writer. With over 60 books to her name, Ruth Rendell left an indelible mark on the world of crime fiction and continues to be celebrated for her contributions to the genre.
Standalone Novels
Individual novels by Ruth Rendell not part of a series
- A Dark-Adapted Eye: A Novel of Suspense
- A Demon in My View
- A Fatal Inversion
- A Guilty Thing Surprised )
- A Judgement in Stone
- A New Lease of Death )
- A Sight for Sore Eyes
- A Sight for Sore Eyes :
- A Sleeping Life
- Adam and Eve and Pinch Me
- Adam and Eve and Pinch Me:
- Algunos Mienten, Otros Mueren
- An Unkindness of Ravens
- Anna's Book
- Banque Ferme a Midi
- Best Man to Die
- Blood Lines: Long and Short Stories
- Bridesmaid
- Ces Choses-la Ne Se Font Pas
- Das geheime Haus des Todes.
- Death Notes
- Der Ku�?�? der Schlange.
- Der Sonderling.
- Der Tod f�?¤llt aus dem Rahmen.
- Die Besucherin.
- Die Brautjungfer. Roman.
- Die Masken der M�?¼tter.
- Die Tote im falschen Grab.
- Die Wege des B�?¶sen. Stories.
- Die Werbung. Roman.
- Durch das Tor zum Himmlischen Frieden.
- From Doon With Death
- From Doon with Death
- Going Wrong
- Harm Done
- Heartstones
- Kissing the Gunner's Daughter
- Kissing the Gunners Daughter
- L'Arbousier
- Le Jeune Homme Et La Mort
- Leben mit doppeltem Boden.
- Live Flesh
- Lizzies Liebhaber. Stories.
- Master of the Moor
- Means of Evil
- Means of Evil/Other Stories
- Mord ist ein schweres Erbe.
- Murder Being Once Done
- No More Dying Then
- No More Dying Then!
- One Across, Two Down
- Phantom in Rot.
- Piranha to Scurfy and Other Stories
- Piranha to Scurfy: And Other Stories
- Put on by cunning
- Road Rage
- Road Rage )
- SIMISOLA AUTOGRAPHED EDITION
- Schwei�?�? der Angst. Ein Inspektor- Wexford- Roman.
- Secret House of Death
- Shake Hands Forever
- Simisola
- Sins of the Fathers
- Some Lie and Some Die
- Speaker of Mandarin
- Sprich nicht mit Fremden.
- Talking to Strange Men
- The BRIDESMAID/TO FEAR A PAINTED
- The Babes in the Wood
- The Best Man to Die
- The Copper Peacock and Other Stories
- The Crocodile Bird
- The Fever Tree and Other Stories
- The Keys to the Street
- The Keys to the Street: A Novel of Suspense
- The Killing Doll
- The Lake of Darkness
- The New Girl Friend and Other Stories of Suspense
- The Rottweiler :
- The Tree of Hands
- The Veiled One
- To Fear a Painted Devil
- Urteil in Stein
- Urteil in Stein.
- Vanity Dies Hard
- Whydunit?
- Wolf to the Slaughter
Inspector Wexford
Books in the Inspector Wexford series by Ruth Rendell
- Ginger and the Kingsmarkham Chalk Circle: An Inspector Wexford Mystery
- Harm Done: An Inspector Wexford Mystery )
Chief Inspector Wexford
Books in the Chief Inspector Wexford series by Ruth Rendell
- Road Rage: A Chief Inspector Wexford Mystery )
- The Babes in the Wood: A Chief Inspector Wexford Mystery
Classic Series
The series that started it all
- From Doon with Death
- A New Lease of Death
- Wolf to the Slaughter
- The Best Man to Die
Recent Series
Latest works by the author
- Some Lie and Some Die
- The House of Stairs
- An Unkindness of Ravens
- The Monster in the Box
Reading Order
Complete reading order for Ruth Rendell's books
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruth Rendell known for?
Ruth Rendell is a renowned British author known for her Inspector Wexford series.
How many books are in the Inspector Wexford series?
There are a total of 24 books in the Inspector Wexford series.
What was the first book in the Inspector Wexford series?
The first book in the series is 'From Doon with Death' published in 1964.
Did Ruth Rendell write any standalone novels?
Yes, in addition to the Inspector Wexford series, Ruth Rendell also wrote numerous standalone novels.
Is Ruth Rendell considered one of the best crime fiction writers?
Yes, Ruth Rendell is highly regarded in the crime fiction genre and is considered one of the best writers in the field.