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Book 6 of Inspector Ian Rutledge. See all Inspector Ian Rutledge books in order
The book before
Watchers of Time
The book after
A Cold Treachery
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Last checked: September 25, 2026, against charlestodd.com

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Topics

  • Executions and executioners
  • Ian Rutledge
  • Police
  • Widows

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Reading ages

  • Adult

Other books in Inspector Ian Rutledge

25 books listed so far

  1. Book 1: A Test of Wills
  2. Book 2: Wings of Fire
  3. Book 3: Search the Dark
  4. Book 4: Legacy of the Dead
  5. Book 5: Watchers of Time
  6. Book 7: A Cold Treachery
  7. Book 8: A Long Shadow
  8. Book 9: A False Mirror
  9. Book 10: A Pale Horse
  10. Book 11: A Matter of Justice
  11. Book 12: The Red Door
  12. Book 13: A Lonely Death
  13. Book 14: The Confession
  14. Book 15: Proof of Guilt
  15. Book 16: Hunting Shadows
  16. Book 17: A Fine Summer's Day
  17. Book 18: No Shred of Evidence
  18. Book 19: Racing the Devil
  19. Book 20: The Gate Keeper
  20. Book 21: The Black Ascot
  21. Book 22: A Divided Loyalty
  22. Book 23: A Fatal Lie
  23. Book 24: A Game of Fear
  24. Book 25: A Day of Judgement

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