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The Complaints

From the iconic #1 bestselling author of A SONG FOR THE DARK TIMES

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The Complaints

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

 Nobody likes The Complaints - they're the cops who investigate other cops. Complaints and Conduct Department, to give them their full title, but known colloquially as 'the Dark Side', or simply 'The Complaints'. Malcolm Fox works for The Complaints. He's just had a result, and should be feeling good about himself. But he's middle-aged, sour and unwell. He also has a father in a care home and a sister who persists in an abusive relationship.

In the midst of an aggressive Edinburgh winter, the reluctant Fox is given a new task. There's a cop called Jamie Breck, and he's dirty. Problem is, no one can prove it. But as Fox takes on the job, he learns that there's more to Breck than anyone thinks. This knowledge will prove dangerous, especially when murder intervenes.

Read by James Macpherson

(p) 2009 Orion Publishing Group©2009 John Rebus Ltd Corruption & Misconduct Crime Fiction Fiction Law Mystery Police Procedural Politics & Government Traditional Detectives Detective Crime

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Compulsive listening. Characters vivid, plots compelling and historical/geographical details put you right there in the action.

Rebus at his best

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Enjoyed listening, and getting into the storyline whilst driving the UK roads. can't wait to download the next and continue the adventure.

what a brilliant listen.

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I've been a fan of Rebus for years and was sceptical of a Rankin Edinburgh book with a different central character, but I was pleasantly surprised.

If anything I enjoyed The Complaints more than the later Rebus books. Learning more of Fox's character and situation as the book progressed was intriguing. I look forward to my next Malcolm Fox instalment.

Brilliant introduction to Malcolm Fox

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What a writer Rankin is. I loved Rebus and was unsure if Rankin would be able to enthralled me without the grumpy DI. Well he did and how! Welcome Inspector Malcolm Fox - I look forward to getting to know you.

Brilliant new character from Ian Rankin

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I loved this book, Ian Rankin at his best. I’ve read all the Rebus books, this is easily as good. Very well narrated.

Gripping story

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