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Saints of the Shadow Bible

Ian Rankin

Saints of the Shadow Bible
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ISBN: 9781409128847

Description

Rebus is back on the force, albeit with a demotion and a chip on his shoulder. A 30-year-old case is being reopened, and Rebus's team from back then is suspected of foul play. With Malcolm Fox as the investigating officer, are the past and present about to collide in a shocking and murderous fashion? And does Rebus have anything to hide?

Reviewed on 25th June 2023

As I slowly catch up on the Rebus novels, I’ve arrived at 2014 in this book set around the referendum campaign - it’s interesting to see events that l actually feel a part of being reflected in the stories.

I really enjoy the Rebus novels - they’ve got the balance right for me of a serious, believable crime novel, but without feeling like the author wants me to sympathise with the villain, which I find detestable.

It’s full of humorous moments, particularly keyed around Rebus having been made a detective sergeant now, and his old sergeant being his inspector. Rankin has also seemed to have got his head around the new Malcolm Fox character now, who feels like he fits much more into the family here and makes for a readable character.

Everything I wanted.

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