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In a House of Lies

The number one bestselling series that inspired BBC One’s REBUS
Series: A Rebus Novel
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In a House of Lies by Ian Rankin follows Detective Inspector John Rebus as he is drawn into a cold case when a body is discovered in an abandoned car. The investigation reveals that the original inquiry was botched, leading Rebus to delve into police corruption and manipulation. Alongside familiar colleagues, Rebus navigates a web of deceit to uncover hidden truths in this gripping crime thriller.
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In a House of Lies

Superb crime fiction from the No.1 bestselling author of A SONG FOR THE DARK TIMES
'Rankin is a genius' Lee Child 'Stunning. I didn't sleep for three nights reading it' Jilly Cooper

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THE KING OF CRIME FICTION SUNDAY EXPRESS

Someone buried the truth. Now it's time to dig up the lies...

A GRIPPING REBUS THRILLER FROM THE ICONIC #1 BESTSELLER

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Private investigator Stuart Bloom was missing, presumed dead.

Until now.

His body is discovered in an abandoned car - in an area that had already been searched...

Detective Inspector Siobhan Clarke combs through the mistakes of the original investigation. After a decade without answers, it's time for the truth.

But it seems everyone involved with the case is hiding something.

None more so than Siobhan's own mentor: former detective John Rebus. The only man who knows where the trail may lead - and that it could be the end of him.

EVERYONE HAS SECRETS

NOBODY IS INNOCENT

IN A HOUSE OF LIES

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THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS - CRIME & THRILLER BOOK OF THE YEAR SHORTLIST

SPECSAVERS NATIONAL BOOK AWARDS - CRIME & THRILLER OF THE YEAR SHORTLIST

'Loved In A House Of Lies. Ian Rankin is a genius' LEE CHILD

'Rankin's latest and greatest. It is stunning. I didn't sleep for three nights reading it.' JILLY COOPER

'Absolutely wonderful. Clever, gripping, a fabulous read.' KATE MOSSE

'Rebus is one of British crime writing's greatest characters: alongside Holmes, Poirot and Morse ... Beautifully told, superbly constructed and utterly engrossing.' DAILY MAIL

'Grips from the first sentence. No one in Britain writes better crime novels today.' EVENING STANDARD

'A must-read' TANA FRENCH

'Rankin has always been at the top of his game, and this latest is no exception.' LINWOOD BARCLAY

'A first-rate crime novel: tense, twisty and often very funny. A real joy.' ELLY GRIFFITHS

'Definitely not to be missed. No reader will go away disappointed.' PETER ROBINSON

'Thrillingly told, with the best cast in contemporary crime, Rankin is one of the most significant social commentators of our time. Just read the book. It says it better than I can.' DENISE MINA

'Masterful storytelling' SUNDAY MIRROR

In a House of Lies is at least as good as any of the previous novels. THE SCOTSMAN

'A page-turning pleasure.' GRAZIA

'Rankin's plotting is as sure-footed as ever.' FT, Books of the Year

'Intriguing and clever' LIZ NUGENT

'Complex, twisty, funny, intelligent. And lots of heart. Superb.' WILL DEAN

'The king of crime fiction.' SUNDAY EXPRESS

Series: A Rebus Novel

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In a House of Lies is highly praised for its captivating storytelling and compelling character development. Critics and authors alike appreciate Ian Rankin's genius, with Rebus being celebrated as one of British crime writing's iconic detectives. The novel is described as beautifully crafted, gripping, and a testament to Rankin's skills as a top-tier crime novelist.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781409176909

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 May 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orion (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 312g

Pages: 448

About the Author

Ian Rankin is the multimillion-copy worldwide bestseller of over thirty novels and creator of John Rebus. His books have been translated into thirty-six languages and have been adapted for radio, the stage and the screen.

Rankin is the recipient of four Crime Writers' Association Dagger Awards, including the Diamond Dagger, the UK's most prestigious award for crime fiction. In the United States, he has won the celebrated Edgar Award and been shortlisted for the Anthony Award. In Europe, he has won Denmark's Palle Rosenkrantz Prize, the French Grand Prix du Roman Noir and the German Deutscher Krimipreis.

He is the recipient of honorary degrees from universities across the UK, is a Fellow of The Royal Society of Edinburgh and a Fellow of The Royal Society of Literature, and has received an OBE for his services to literature.

Website: IanRankin.net

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