In 'The Black Book', when a colleague is attacked, Inspector John Rebus is drawn into a case involving a hotel fire, an unidentified body and a forgotten night of terror and murder. In 'Mortal Causes', a brutally tortured body is discovered in one of Edinburgh's ancient subterranean streets.
Strip Jack: Shortly after MP Gregor Jack is caught in an Edinburgh brothel his wife disappears.
The Hanging Garden -- Hide & Seek: Omnibus 2 Books in 1
“Doc,” he managed, puffing for breath. “After that climb, you might have a second patient.” “Give up the smokes then,” Mulronney replied, just as Devlin lit up. “I've IDed your victim: Sean Cassidy.” “Butcher Cassidy? The dentist?
Knots and Crosses introduces gifted mystery novelist Ian Rankin, a fascinating locale and the most compellingly complex detective hero at work today.
Let it bleed: In the midst of another bleak Edinburgh winter, Rebus becomes involved in a web of intrigue that poses more questions then answers.
THE BLACK BOOK When a close colleague is brutally attacked, Inspector John Rebus is drawn into a case involving a hotel fire, an unidentified body, and a long forgotten night of terror and murder.
'Ian Rankin is a genius' Lee Child A junkie lies dead in an Edinburgh squat, spreadeagled, cross-like on the floor, between two burned-down candles, a five-pointed star daubed on the wall above.
Yes, hello, Mrs Laird. Is he now? Is that right? It isn't maybe just flu?' Rebus checked his watch. Nine thirty. It was Patience's turn to do standby emergency for her group practice. 'A-ha,' she was saying, 'a-ha,' as the caller talked ...
Now his two critically acclaimed short story collections - A GOOD HANGING and BEGGARS BANQUET - come together in one volume, along with ATONEMENT - a new Rebus story, written especially for this collection.
In this collection of mystery short fiction from the early 1930s to the present, each selection is introduced and placed in the context of the author and the genre's literary history and includes works by Paul Theroux, P. D. James, Sue ...