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A Mind to Murder (Adam Dalgliesh Mysteries, No. 2)
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 823.914
EAN: 9780743219587
ISBN: 0743219589
Label: Touchstone
Manufacturer: Touchstone
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 256
Publication Date: 2001-05
Publisher: Touchstone
Release Date: May 22, 2001
Studio: Touchstone
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Editorial Review:
When the administrative head of the Steen Psychiatric Clinic is found dead with a chisel in her heart, Superintendent Adam Dalgliesh of Scotland Yard is called in to investigate. Dalgliesh must analyze the deep-seated anxieties and thwarted desires of patients and staff alike to determine which of their unresolved conflicts resulted in murder.
With "discernment, depth, and craftsmanship," wrote the Chicago Daily News, A Mind to Murder "is a superbly satisfying mystery."
Customer Reviews
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Rating: - Another good Dalgliesh mystery
PD James once again makes you think you know whodunnit, changes your mind several times, and then tidies it all up with the answer in the last few pages.
This murder takes place in a psychiatric clinic when the "Administrative Officer" (Administrative Assistant in the US) is murdered. Adam Dalgliesh from Scotland Yard is called in to solve the case, which you know he is going to do, though even he has worries about whether or not he can.
Almost the entire staff is suspect, ... Read More
Rating: - Straight forward mystery
A Mind To Murder is a typical who-dunnit murder mystery with unusal suspects. When the administrative head of a psychiatric clinic is found dead, Inspector Dalgliesh focuses on the staff members of the clinic rather than the patients. I believe that this novel is a great improvement over the author's first, Cover Her Face. It was much more fun to read. Dalgliesh has moved more into the foreground and we get to know him better as a person. Overall, the story is a little dated, especially in regards ... Read More
Rating:  - A Masterpiece
This is my second James novel. I read The Murder Room which was written by James a few years ago and I thought that it was dreadful. It is a 500 page bore or snore. The present work was written over 40 years ago by a James in her prime. It is short and compact; and, it has a nicely balanced structure with good characters. It is written with straightforward and simple prose and it is a compelling read that is hard to put down. In short, it is what one can describe as a masterpiece.
The book opens ... Read More
Rating: - A Very Unique Twist
Having recently read "A Certain Justice" I have set myself to reading all of P.D. James' works. "A Mind to Murder" firmly validated my decision to do so. In only her second mystery, Ms. James has the strength to pull a whopper of a twist. In so doing she provides some very strong character development for her Inspector Dalgliesh. He learns something very valuable in this work and will become a stronger detective for it.
A murder mystery set in a mental health facility provides a wealth of opportunities, ... Read More
Rating: - Dalgliesh Becomes a Memorable Detective
In Cover Her Face, the first book in this distinguished series, Adam Dalgliesh plays second fiddle to an intricate plot. In A Mind to Murder, the book revolves around the questioning mind of A.D. and he begins to come to life as an interesting character. The plot isn't nearly as intricate as in Cover Her Face, but the twists and turns are more entertainingly told.
Even physicians have to follow the administrative rules. When the administrator of the Steen Psychiatric Clinic starts counting the patient numbers, ... Read More
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