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  • By: Ian Rankin
  • Narrated by: James Macpherson
  • Length: 11 hrs and 42 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (900 ratings)
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By: Ian Rankin
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Summary

The Rebus thriller from the iconic number one bestseller. One of the must-listens of the year.

John Rebus had been in court plenty of times, but this was his first time in the dock...

John Rebus stands accused: on trial for a crime that could put him behind bars for the rest of his life. Although it's not the first time the legendary detective has taken the law into his own hands, it might be the last.

What drove a good man to cross the line? Or have times changed, and the rules with them

Detective Inspector Siobhan Clarke faces Edinburgh's most explosive case in years, as a corrupt cop goes missing after claiming to harbour secrets that could sink the city's police force.

But in this investigation, it seems all roads lead to Rebus - and Clarke's twin loyalties to the public and the police will be tested to their limit.

A reckoning is coming - and John Rebus may be hearing the call for last orders...

©2022 Ian Rankin (P)2022 Orion Publishing Group

Critic reviews

"I loved it hugely! Rebus is one of fiction's greatest creations." (Marian Keyes)

"Phenomenal... The ending is going to floor readers. Everyone is going to be talking about this!" (Mick Herron)

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Briliant

Absolutely loved this great story with lots of different strands brought together brilliantly. Fabulous reading by James Macpherson as always the voice of JR and Big G.

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Usual quality and intrigue.

loved it, it's hard to imagine Rebus getting old but he still manages to do it disgracefullly.

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Utterly Brilliant

I just Love the Ian Rankin books, and this one did not fail to entrap me. 100% Thank you Ian. James Macpherson also delivered a perfect performance. all in all it has left me wanting more.

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Still brilliant

The way the characters have moved on is one of the great strengths of this series

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"Even games can have consequences."


It's Ian Rankin - of course it's brilliant.
And narrator, James MacPherson, is excellent.
Complex police drama with John Regis still.manipulating...
Recommended.

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Gritty, gripping, delicious Rebus

Enjoyed just as much as I’ve enjoyed all Rebus outings. Complicated, suspenseful, a darkly humorous. I feel as though I’ve grown up with the man ❤️

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Well Constructed Whodunnit

It always surprises me the ways in which Ian Rankinn manages to keep Rebus involved with crime and the police - given he's retired. This was a great story that kept me listening all the way through.

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Brilliant as always

How can it end like that? Superb book, ine of the best Rebus novels I've read

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Good listening

Enjoyed the narration. Typical Rankin, story moves along at pace with red herrings along the way. Didn't see the end coming!

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Rebus

Thoroughly enjoyed. Just had to keep listening. Was amazingly read. Sad to think this is the end of John Rebus. Shall have to start at book one. Janet,

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