Rather be the devil
Rankin, Ian2017
Book
Paperback edition of latest novel to feature Ian Rankin's much-loved Edinburgh detective, John Rebus. A tale of twisted power, deep-rooted corruption and bitter rivalries. 'Britain's No.1 crime writer' Mirror * * * * *A CASE THAT WON'T DIEJohn Rebus can't close the door on the death of glamorous socialite Maria Turquand. Brutally murdered in her hotel room forty years ago, her killer has never been found.Meanwhile, Edinburgh's dark heart is up for grabs. Young pretender Darryl Christie may have staked his claim on the city's underworld - but has criminal mastermind and Rebus' long-time adversary, Big Ger Cafferty, really settled down to a quiet retirement? Or is he hiding in the shadows until Edinburgh is once more ripe for the picking?Old Enemies. New Crimes. Rebus may be off the force, but he certainly isn't off the case.* * * * *'Superbly told, impossible to put down ... underlines the treasure that Rebus has become' Daily Mail'This elegantly crafted and witty thriller proves this old devil still has all the best tunes' Sunday Mirror'Effortless plotting and a cracking narrative that keeps the reader gripped throughout' Daily Express
Main title:
Rather be the devil / Ian Rankin.
Author:
Rankin, Ian, author
Work:
Imprint:
London : Orion Books, 2017.
Collation:
368 pages ; 20 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
Originally published: 2016.
ISBN:
9781409159421 (pbk)
Dewey class:
823.92CRI
LC class:
PR6068.A57
Language:
English
Subject:
Rebus, Inspector (Fictitious character) -- FictionPolice -- Scotland -- Edinburgh -- FictionEdinburgh (Scotland) -- FictionDetective and mystery storiesCrimeCrime & mystery fiction"Crime & mystery: hard-boiled crime, noir fiction"Crime & mystery: police proceduralThriller / suspense fictionNarrative theme: Sense of place
BRN:
306091