--- product_id: 20929702 title: "Wolf to the Slaughter: An Inspector Wexford Mystery" brand: "ruth rendell" price: "$30.16" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/20929702-wolf-to-the-slaughter-an-inspector-wexford-mystery store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Wolf to the Slaughter: An Inspector Wexford Mystery **Brand:** ruth rendell **Price:** $30.16 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Wolf to the Slaughter: An Inspector Wexford Mystery by ruth rendell - **How much does it cost?** $30.16 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/20929702-wolf-to-the-slaughter-an-inspector-wexford-mystery) ## Best For - ruth rendell enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted ruth rendell brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Wolf to the Slaughter: An Inspector Wexford Mystery - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51-XgkjrKvL.jpg) ![Wolf to the Slaughter: An Inspector Wexford Mystery - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41Xcd-DsYbL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐ Disappointed - not worth the effort to slog through *by A***R on Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2016* To me, the essence of police procedural mysteries lies in the depth of the police characters, as they wrestle with both their inner demons, the external hypocrisy of the society they are expected to police. As the series develops, so do the principle characters, and the picture of the society they are expected to protect and police. A good example would be the Swedish "Martin Beck" series. I really wanted to like this book, which is the 2nd in a series of Wexford mysteries. I've already read the first of the series, and while I also found it disappointing, I was hoping that this book, the 2nd in a long series, would be better. Again, I was disappointed. I still know very little about Chief inspector Wexford; and by now I don't really care. As others have said, the book is well written, and I've increased my vocabulary - especially for descriptions of upholstery, and carpeting. But as far as my understanding of what drives Chief Inspector Wexford, I haven't a clue. ### ⭐ The weakest Ruth Rendell book I've read *by C***C on Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2019* I have read about twenty Ruth Rendell books, both Inspector Wexford and those not in that series. I have enjoyed all of them, some more than others. But Wolf to the Slaughter is the exception! It was disjointed, frivolous, and only sporadically well-written. I would avoid it if I were you. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Getting to know you Wexford, maybe *by L***. on Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2015* This early Wexford novel relies more on other detective characters - Burden and Drayton - to carry the story. I hoped by reading early books in the series that I would learn more about Wexford but all I learned in this book is that his daughter is named Sheila and is seventeen.For the first half of the book, we wander around wondering if there is a murder which gets to be tedious. Finally, the story gets interesting at midpoint of the book and enjoyable by the end.I am impressed by the strength of vocabulary used in the older novels written by authors such as Rendell. Newer novels seem to acknowledge that vocabulary development is no longer a strength of most readers. I do find the structure of sentences used by Rendell varies from what I am accustomed to so that sometimes I need to reread a sentence in order to be certain I understand her intent. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/20929702-wolf-to-the-slaughter-an-inspector-wexford-mystery](https://www.desertcart.us/products/20929702-wolf-to-the-slaughter-an-inspector-wexford-mystery) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-05-20*