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Rather Be the Devil

Inspector Rebus 21

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Rather Be the Devil

By: Ian Rankin
Narrated by: James Macpherson
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About this listen

What could be better than settling down to listen to an elegantly crafted, intricate mystery thriller fraught with tension and excitement? Set in Edinburgh, Ian Rankin's best-selling Inspector Rebus series makes its return with a dark installment that revisits the haunting unsolved murder of a young woman.

Some cases never leave you.

For John Rebus, 40 years may have passed, but the death of beautiful, promiscuous Maria Turquand still preys on his mind. She was murdered in her hotel room on the night a famous rock star and his entourage were staying there, and Maria's killer has never been found.

Meanwhile, the dark heart of Edinburgh remains up for grabs. A young pretender, Darryl Christie, may have staked his claim, but a vicious attack leaves him weakened and vulnerable, and an inquiry into a major money laundering scheme threatens his position. Has old-time crime boss Big Ger Cafferty really given up the ghost, or is he biding his time until Edinburgh is once more ripe for the picking?

In a tale of twisted power, deep-rooted corruption and bitter rivalries, Rather Be the Devil showcases Rankin and Rebus at their unstoppable best.

©2016 John Rebus Ltd (P)2016 Orion Publishing Group Crime Crime Fiction Crime Thrillers Detective Fiction Genre Fiction Modern Detectives Mystery Police Procedural Private Investigators Thriller Thriller & Suspense Urban Exciting

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Rebus back on his old manor against old sparring partners. Nothing new but engaging as always. Strong, if familiar, writing and excellent performance.

Ageing disgracefully...

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Wow !!! Thank god for Ian Rankin, the best book I've read in years,and looking forward to many more rebus tales !!!!

Wow

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Another great episode in the Rebus story. All the key characters in place and a good yarn woven round them. Thoroughly enjoyable.

Classic Rebus

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A really good story with the usual set of twists and turns. The reader captures the voices perfectly and it is. good that the rwader is consistent with the previous books.

Rebus at its best

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Just when you think you've got the plot figured another twist here another link there and you're in the Dark again. Rebus stories not as good now he's retired ? Not a bit of it and the maturing of the relationship with big Ger is brilliance.

Another Cliffhanger

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