The Best Man to Die

The Best Man to Die is a novel by British crime-writer Ruth Rendell. it was first published in 1969, and is the 4th entry in her popular Inspector Wexford series.

The Best Man to Die

Author	Ruth Rendell
Language	English
Series	Inspector Wexford #4
Genre	Crime novel
Publisher	John Long Ltd (UK) The Crime Club (US)
Publication date	June 1969
Publication place	United Kingdom
Media type	Print (Hardback & Paperback)
ISBN	0-09-097530-8
OCLC	71838
Dewey Decimal	823/.9/14
LC Class	PZ4.R4132 Be PR6068.E63
Preceded by	Wolf to the Slaughter
Followed by	A Guilty Thing Surprised

Reception

Shirley Graves of the Daily Independent Journal wrote: "Published for the Crime Club, this is enjoyable reading and presents a challenging puzzle. The characterization is exceptional."^[1] Alfred Apsler of the Oregan Daily Journal called the novel a "pleasant, readable job done with skill and insight", praising the characterisation and the "sensitive, at times near-poetic style of writing" while criticising the pacing.^[2] The Irish Independent opined: "In a taut, baffling story, Mrs. Rendell again gives proof of her skill as an observer and as master of crisp dialogue and good characterisation.^[3]