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Strip Jack

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

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Strip Jack

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

 Gregor Jack, MP, well-liked, young, married to the fiery Elizabeth - to the outside world a very public success story. But Jack's carefully nurtured career plans take a tumble after a 'mistake' during a police raid on a notorious Edinburgh brothel. Then Elizabeth disappears, a couple of bodies float into view where they shouldn't, and a lunatic speaks from his asylum...

Initially Rebus is sympathetic to the MP's dilemma - who hasn't occasionally succumbed to temptation? - but with the disappearance of Jack's wife the glamour surrounding the popular young man begins to tarnish. Someone wants to strip Jack naked and Rebus wants to know why...

Read by James Macpherson

(p) 2015 Orion Publishing Group©1992 John Rebus Ltd Crime Fiction Detective Fiction Mystery Police Procedural Suspense Thriller Thriller & Suspense Traditional Detectives Crime

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Critic reviews

Ian Rankin is a genius (Lee Child)
No one writes more gripping stories than Rankin ... Rebus is a good cop and a masterly creation
Britain's No.1 crime writer
One of the most beguiling characters in the history of crime fiction
Rankin proves himself the master of his own milieu ... There cannot be a better crime novelist
An extraordinarily rich addition to crime literature
These novels are totally absorbing
All stars
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However, as I have said in previous reviews of Rebus books, I enjoy listening to James narrating. He does a superb job. Thank you, James for bring the stories to life. Not all narrators can do this.

Not my favourite story

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Another great Rankin book. Gripping and very enjoyable. Leant more about the characters and a surprising ending.

Great book

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Ian Rankin gives us yet another good episode in the Rebus series of books.

This one has lots of twists and turns so you’re kept on your feet until the end.

I enjoyed the fact that alongside the crime storyline you get to find out more about Rebus himself. This is also the case with the other regular key characters. In the series you get to see how the characters develop from one book to the next.

Again I have to say James Macpherson is exceptional narrating the audiobook. He cleverly brings the characters to life, with a never ending range of voices and accents. It’s fair to say he has to be one of my favourite narrators.

I’m looking forward to the next audiobook in the series and hope we get further insight into what makes Rebus tick.

Another Good Rebus Story

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Great narration with clear characterisation. As always with a Rebus, an involving & compulsive plot.

Great!

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I enjoyed another of Detective Rebus adventure.
Ian Rankin as ever an excellent story teller.

A great read

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