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Wolf to the Slaughter is a 1967 detective novel by Ruth Rendell and the third book in the Inspector Wexford series. Set in the fictional Sussex town of Kingsmarkham, it follows Wexford and Inspector Mike Burden as they investigate the apparent disappearance and possible murder of a young woman. The novel emphasizes uncertain evidence, mistaken assumptions, and the contrast between Wexford's patient judgment and Burden's more rigid conclusions.
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Wolf to the Slaughter ranks #165 of 183 in the Detective Novel ranking, behind Y is for Yesterday, ahead of The Death of Mrs Westaway.
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How good is Wolf to the Slaughter?
Wolf to the Slaughter scores 7.28/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Detective Novel category. Early Wexford entry with competent plotting and atmosphere; generally seen as mid-tier Rendell.
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