Publisher Description

Struggling through another Edinburgh winter Rebus finds himself sucked into a web of intrigue that throws up more questions than answers. Was the Lord Provost's daughter kidnapped or just another runaway Why is a city councillor shredding documents that should have been waste paper years ago And why on earth is Rebus invited to a clay pigeon shoot at the home of the Scottish Office's Permanent Secretary Sucked into the machine that is modern Scotland, Rebus confronts the fact that some of his enemies may be beyond justice...

Notes

The seventh Inspector Rebus novel from 'Britain's No.1 crime writer' DAILY MIRROR.

Author Biography

Ian Rankin is a regular No.1 bestseller, and has received numerousawards, including the prestigious Diamond Dagger. He lives with his family in Edinburgh, and in 2003 received an OBE for his services to literature.

Review

Rankin continues to be unsurpassed among living British crime writers * THE TIMES *
A complex mystery novel, as you would expect from Rankin, one of a handful of truly outstanding British mystery writers ... Terrific * OBSERVER *
Ian Rankin is a genius -- Lee Child
Britain's No.1 crime writer * DAILY MIRROR *
No one writes more gripping stories than Rankin * TLS *
One of British crime writing's greatest characters: alongside Holmes, Poirot and Morse * DAILY MAIL *
One of the most beguiling characters in the history of crime fiction * THE TIMES *

Promotional

Reissued in the stunning new livery alongside EXIT MUSIC - new in paperback. New for this edition - specially commissioned Reading Group Notes. Ian Rankin is a regular No.1 bestseller and Guardian fastseller. The Rebus TV adaptation attracted 9 million viewers. He has an incredibly high profile - he has had his own TV series, received an OBE and is a regular on TV and radio. He has won numerous awards, including the CWA Gold Dagger and the Edgar Award. Ian Rankin makes up more than 10% of all UK crime sales. He also constantly gets excellent reviews: 'Masterfully plotted, clear and succinct' Scotsman 'A complex mystery novel, as you would expect from Rankin, one of a handful of truly outstanding British mystery writers ... Terrific' Observer 'An extraordinarily rich addition to crime literature' Independent on Sunday 'The unopposed champion of the British police procedural field' Guardian 'Rankin continues to be unsurpassed among living British crime writers' The Times

Long Description

Struggling through another Edinburgh winter Rebus finds himself sucked into a web of intrigue that throws up more questions than answers. Was the Lord Provost's daughter kidnapped or just another runaway Why is a city councillor shredding documents that should have been waste paper years ago And why on earth is Rebus invited to a clay pigeon shoot at the home of the Scottish Office's Permanent Secretary Sucked into the machine that is modern Scotland, Rebus confronts the fact that some of his enemies may be beyond justice...

Review Quote

Rankin continues to be unsurpassed among living British crime writers-- THE TIMES

Promotional "Headline"

The seventh Inspector Rebus novel from the No.1 bestselling author of A SONG FOR THE DARK TIMES. 'Rankin continues to be unsurpassed among living British crime writers' THE TIMES

Description for Sales People

Reissued in the stunning new cover style behind the new hardback.All of Ian's other titles are being reissued.The Rebus TV adaptation attracted 9 million viewers.Ian has an incredibly high profile - he is a regular No.1 bestseller, has had his own TV series and received an OBE.He has won numerous awards, including the CWA Gold Dagger and the Edgar Award.His books always get excellent reviews

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