A good Carr. And that is good. Every person who likes intelligent puzzle mysteries should read his books. I would say this is one of the better. ( )

Not only was this a locked room mystery with a wonderfully creepy atmosphere but the culprit was such a surprise! I have read several other Gideon Fell books but I am glad that I have finally read this first one. ( )

So this one left me feeling a little disappointed. The book was fairly short, which left little room for developing the character of Dr. Fell, our detective. I felt more connected to the lesser character of Mr. Rampole. I'm not sure if he'll be a recurring character or not, but I would lived to have seen more insight into the main character. ( )

A mystery, set in England, concerning a creepy old abandoned prison on a family's property. A series of deaths in the family over many years seem shrouded in uncertainty. Who killed who? For that matter, who IS who? ( )

Such a joy after recently (about a year and a half ago) discovering Dr. Gideon Fell to now read his first published adventure! This one is narrated by a young American who falls for an unconventional British beauty--evidently a stand-in for the author, with his obvious love of the countryside and customs of his adopted home. There are elements of the supernatural, hinging on a family "curse," as well as some of Carr's signature cerebral plotting. A hair-raising and fun read! ( )