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A Question of Blood

The number one bestselling series that inspired BBC One’s REBUS
By Ian Rankin
Series: A Rebus Novel
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A Question of Blood by Ian Rankin and the category is Crime & Thriller unravels a gripping tale centred around Inspector Rebus, who investigates a shooting at a school in Edinburgh. As he delves deeper, Rebus confronts his own demons while navigating complex personal and professional challenges. The novel expertly weaves suspense and intrigue, drawing readers into its enigmatic storyline.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to gritty crime novels brimming with suspense and intricate plots. The story peels back layers of mystery with rich character development, particularly focusing on Detective Inspector John Rebus. If you relish intense psychological drama wrapped in a thrilling investigation set in Scotland, this one's for you.

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A Question of Blood

A CRIME TOO CLOSE TO HOME . . .
A superb, highly suspenseful crime thriller from the No.1 bestselling author of A SONG FOR THE DARK TIMES
'You'll love every second of it' MIRROR

A CRIME TOO CLOSE TO HOME ... A superb, highly suspenseful crime thriller from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author.

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A CRIME TOO CLOSE TO HOME . . .

A superb, highly suspenseful crime thriller from the No.1 bestselling author of A Song for the Dark Times.

'You'll love every second of it' — MIRROR

'Excellent' — SUNDAY TIMES

At a private school, two teenagers are killed by an ex-Army loner who then turned the gun on himself. Finding the truth will take Detective Inspector John Rebus into the heart of a shattered community.

Ex-Army himself, Rebus becomes fascinated by the killer and finds he is not alone. It seems the man had friends in high places and enemies to spare.

And Rebus has secrets of his own. He's fresh out of hospital, with newly bandaged hands, and won't say what happened. But after the death of a criminal he visited, who had been stalking DS Siobhan Clarke, Rebus is the prime suspect...

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

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A Question of Blood by Ian Rankin has been praised for its exceptional quality, standing out among both crime novels and literature in general. It is skilfully composed with powerful writing that taps into deep compassion. The narrative is rich and absorbing, providing an artful, moving, and entertaining read. Rankin's consistent excellence is highlighted as unmatched in British crime writing.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781409175766

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 August 2017

Country: United Kingdom

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

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 480

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Ian Rankin Literary Fiction Series: A Rebus Novel

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

X: @Beathhigh

Facebook: IanRankinBooks

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