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A Heart Full of Headstones

The number one bestselling series that inspired BBC One’s REBUS
Series: A Rebus Novel
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A Heart Full of Headstones by Ian Rankin is a gripping crime thriller featuring Detective Inspector John Rebus. In this instalment, Rebus finds himself ensnared in a complex investigation that puts him on the edge, exploring the themes of justice and redemption within Edinburgh's dark streets. The novel intricately weaves personal stakes with professional challenges, maintaining tension and intrigue throughout.
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This gripping crime and thriller novel by Ian Rankin may appeal to you if you enjoy complex, character-driven stories that delve into the dark underbelly of crime. Featuring nuanced detective work, this book offers an intricate plot that keeps you guessing until the very end. Ideal for fans who appreciate atmospheric settings and richly developed characters.

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A Heart Full of Headstones

The brand new John Rebus thriller from the iconic Number One Bestseller - one of the must-read novels of the year.

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The brand new Rebus thriller from the iconic number one bestseller. One of the must-read novels of the year.

'I loved it - Rebus is one of fiction's greatest creations' - Marian Keyes

John Rebus stands accused: the once legendary detective is on trial, facing the rest of his life behind bars.

How does a hero turn villain? Or have times changed, and the rules with them?

Detective Inspector Siobhan Clarke tackles Edinburgh's most explosive case in years, as a corrupt cop harbouring huge secrets goes missing.

But is her loyalty to the police or the public? And who can she trust when nobody is truly innocent - including her former mentor Rebus - and a killer walks among them?

As the time comes to choose sides, it becomes clear: after a lifetime of lies, the truth will break your heart...


Praise for A Heart Full of Headstones:

'I loved it hugely! Rebus is one of fiction's greatest creations.' - Marian Keyes

'Phenomenal ... The ending is going to floor readers. Everyone is going to be talking about this!' - Mick Herron

'Magnificent - beautifully written, clever - and what an ending!' - Kate Mosse

'Peerless. Immaculately crafted, gripping, intricately textured. By turns wry, brutal, unflinching, heart-filled.' - Sarah Vaughan

'The standout novel from one of the great storytellers of our generation ... The kind of ending you won't ever forget.' - Chris Whitaker


Praise for the iconic number one bestseller Ian Rankin:

'Ian Rankin is a genius' - Lee Child

'Rebus is one of British crime writing's greatest characters: alongside Holmes, Poirot and Morse' - Daily Mail

'Whatever he writes, it will be worth reading ... Rankin has redefined the genre' - Guardian

'The arrival of a Rankin novel remains one of life's pleasures' - Express

'Rankin is a phenomenon' - Spectator

'Worthy of Agatha Christie at her best' - Scotsman

'The king of crime fiction' - Sunday Express

'Great fiction, full stop' - The Times


Ian Rankin's A Heart Full of Headstones was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 10th October 2022 and w/c 1st May 2023

Series: A Rebus Novel

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A Heart Full of Headstones has been praised for its intricate plotting and engaging character development, particularly focusing on John Rebus's complex personality. Reviewers appreciate Rankin's ability to blend contemporary social issues with classic crime thrills. The book is seen as a compelling addition to the series, keeping readers on the edge of their seats with its suspenseful narrative and clever twists.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781398709386

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 May 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orion

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 416

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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Facebook: IanRankinBooks

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