Knots And Crosses

The number one bestselling series that inspired BBC One’s REBUS

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Knots And Crosses

By: Ian Rankin

Narrated by: James Macpherson

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And in Edinburgh of all places. I mean, you never think of that sort of thing happening in Edinburgh, do you... '

'That sort of thing' is the brutal abduction and murder of two young girls. And now a third is missing, presumably gone to the same sad end. Detective Sergeant John Rebus, smoking and drinking too much, his own young daughter spirited away south by his disenchanted wife, is one of many policemen hunting the killer.

And then the messages begin to arrive: knotted string and matchstick crosses - taunting Rebus with pieces of a puzzle only he can solve.

Read by James Macpherson

(p) 2011 Orion Publishing Group©1987 John Rebus Ltd

Ian RankinJames MacphersonOrion Publishing Group LimitedInspector Rebus

Crime Fiction

Detective

Fiction

Mystery

Police Procedural

Traditional Detectives

Thriller

Crime

Scary

Suspense

Crime Fiction Detective Fiction Mystery Police Procedural Traditional Detectives Thriller Crime Scary Suspense

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Would you consider the audio edition of Knots and Crosses to be better than the print version?

Yes. James MacPherson's excellent narration really brought it to life, and I became really immersed in the story.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Rebus of course! I felt sorry for him, the hard-bitten cop with a messy divorce and haunted by the demons of his past. I was rooting for him all the way through the story.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

The part where Michael (his brother) hynotises him and he regresses to his army days - I don't want to say too much and spoil it for people who don't know the story. I listened to that chapter twice!

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Yes - I was saddened by the scene with Gordon, I didn't want that to happen. I thought it was an awful moral issue.

Any additional comments?

Thoroughly enjoyed this and am looking forward to listening to more in the Rebus series. Also liked listening to James MacPherson's voice - I would buy other audio-books read by him.