A New Lease of Death
| Author | Ruth Rendell |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Series | Inspector Wexford #2 |
| Genre | Crime novel |
| Publisher | John Long Ltd (UK) The Crime Club (US) |
Publication date | 1967 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover) |
| Preceded by | From Doon with Death |
| Followed by | Wolf to the Slaughter |
A New Lease of Death is a novel by British writer Ruth Rendell, first published in 1967. It is the second entry in her popular Inspector Wexford series. The novel was titled Sins of the Fathers in the USA.