The Poisoner's Ring

A Rip Through Time Novel, Book 2

By: Kelley Armstrong

Narrated by: Kate Handford

A modern-day homicide detective is working as an undertaker's assistant in Victorian Scotland when a serial poisoner attacks the men of Edinburgh and leaves their widows under suspicion.

Edinburgh, 1869: Modern-day homicide detective Mallory Atkinson is adjusting to her new life in Victorian Scotland. Her employers know she’s not housemaid Catriona Mitchell—even though Mallory is in Catriona’s body—and Mallory is now officially an undertaker’s assistant. Dr. Duncan Gray moonlights as a medical examiner, and their latest case hits close to home. Men are dropping dead from a powerful poison, and all signs point to the grieving widows… the latest of which is Gray’s oldest sister.

Poison is said to be a woman’s weapon, though Mallory has to wonder if it’s as simple as that. But she must tread carefully. Every move the household makes is being watched, and who knows where the investigation will lead.

New York Times bestselling author Kelley Armstrong is known for her exquisite world building, and this latest series is no exception. The Poisoner's Ring brings the intricacies of Victorian Scotland alive as Mallory again searches for a 19th-century killer as well as a way home.

A Macmillan Audio production from Minotaur Books.

©2022 Kelley Armstrong (P)2022 Macmillan Audio

Critic reviews

"Armstrong’s intriguing and atmospheric time-travel mystery will appeal to readers who enjoy historical detail."–Library Journal (starred review)

"Armstrong fashions a satisfying narrative out of familiar parts and nails her lead’s cheeky, anachronistic narration. This is winningly silly and satisfying."–Publishers Weekly

liked it

it was a good listen. I love how it seamlessly picked up from the first book.

Excellent

Kelley Armstrong never disappoints. Love a good mystery and the what an interesting with a modern female detective in Victorian Scotland. Narration fabulous and story kept me rapt and guessing. Can’t wait for the next installment.

Good 2nd book in the series

I like the book the 1 st book was a little better but this one is 100% a book to read and I expect I will get the next one in the series

Enjoyed story

I loved that it followed original story line really liked how the characters evolved.Very entertaining enjoyable listen!

Quite compelling

Such a great author and a fantastic narrator. This storyline is such a breath of fresh air. I love a good detective novel, but one with a time traveling twist? I’m all in. Waiting with bated breath for the next one!