The Inheritance

Tolkien, Simon

3.46

728 ratings by Goodreads

ISBN 10: 142339030X ISBN 13: 9781423390305

Publisher: Brilliance Audio, 2010

In order to exonerate the estranged son of a murdered World War II veteran, an ageing police inspector must investigate a priceless relic in order to figure out which of five other suspects was willing to kill for such a valuable artifact. By the acclaimed author of Final Witness, who is the grandson of J. R. R. Tolkien. Read by the author. Simultaneous.

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Review:

"Simon Tolkien's grandfather is J. R. R., but his new novel owes more to Agatha Christie--and Dan Brown." --"New York Times"

"A fine novel. A thinking person's "Da Vinci Code."" --"Chicago"" Tribune"

"A first-rate writer...Written with great surety and absolutely compelling."--"Booklist "(starred review)

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""A deft combination of Agatha Christie manor-house whodunit, Erle Stanley Gardner courtroom drama and Dan Brown thriller, "The Inheritance" is nonetheless unique to its creator. And Tolkien, with this compelling read, proves himself worthy--and then some--of his literary pedigree." --"Richmond"" Times Dispatch"

"Display[s] a narrative skill that the author of "The Lord of the Rings" would surely have recognized and admired."--"Philadelphia"" Inquirer"

"This second novel (after "The Final Witness") by J.R.R. Tolkien's grandson is a legal thriller, World War II historical novel, and "Da Vinci Code" treasure hunt all rolled into one... an absorbing 1950s-era mystery." --"Library Journal"

Simon Tolkien's grandfather is J. R. R., but his new novel owes more to Agatha Christie--and Dan Brown. "New York Times"

A fine novel. A thinking person's "Da Vinci Code." "Chicago Tribune"

A first-rate writer Written with great surety and absolutely compelling. "Booklist (starred review)"

A deft combination of Agatha Christie manor-house whodunit, Erle Stanley Gardner courtroom drama and Dan Brown thriller, "The Inheritance" is nonetheless unique to its creator. And Tolkien, with this compelling read, proves himself worthy--and then some--of his literary pedigree. "Richmond Times Dispatch"

Display[s] a narrative skill that the author of "The Lord of the Rings" would surely have recognized and admired. "Philadelphia Inquirer"

This second novel (after "The Final Witness") by J.R.R. Tolkien's grandson is a legal thriller, World War II historical novel, and "Da Vinci Code" treasure hunt all rolled into one an absorbing 1950s-era mystery. "Library Journal""

Simon Tolkien's grandfather is J. R. R., but his new novel owes more to Agatha Christie--and Dan Brown. New York Times

A fine novel. A thinking person's Da Vinci Code. Chicago Tribune

A first-rate writer Written with great surety and absolutely compelling. Booklist (starred review)

A deft combination of Agatha Christie manor-house whodunit, Erle Stanley Gardner courtroom drama and Dan Brown thriller, The Inheritance is nonetheless unique to its creator. And Tolkien, with this compelling read, proves himself worthy--and then some--of his literary pedigree. Richmond Times Dispatch

Display[s] a narrative skill that the author of The Lord of the Rings would surely have recognized and admired. Philadelphia Inquirer

This second novel (after The Final Witness) by J.R.R. Tolkien's grandson is a legal thriller, World War II historical novel, and Da Vinci Code treasure hunt all rolled into one an absorbing 1950s-era mystery. Library Journal

"Simon Tolkien's grandfather is J. R. R., but his new novel owes more to Agatha Christie--and Dan Brown." --New York Times

"A fine novel. A thinking person's Da Vinci Code." --Chicago Tribune

"A first-rate writer...Written with great surety and absolutely compelling." --Booklist (starred review)

"A deft combination of Agatha Christie manor-house whodunit, Erle Stanley Gardner courtroom drama and Dan Brown thriller, The Inheritance is nonetheless unique to its creator. And Tolkien, with this compelling read, proves himself worthy--and then some--of his literary pedigree." --Richmond Times Dispatch

"Display[s] a narrative skill that the author of The Lord of the Rings would surely have recognized and admired." --Philadelphia Inquirer

"This second novel (after The Final Witness) by J.R.R. Tolkien's grandson is a legal thriller, World War II historical novel, and Da Vinci Code treasure hunt all rolled into one... an absorbing 1950s-era mystery." --Library Journal

About the Author:

Simon Tolkien was a successful barrister in London, specializing in criminal justice, before moving to California with his wife and two children. His first novel, Final Witness, was published in 2002 to widespread acclaim and his second, The Inheritance, received equally positive reviews when it came out in 2009. He is the grandson of J.R.R.Tolkien.

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