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Black And Blue

The number one bestselling series that inspired BBC One’s REBUS
Series: A Rebus Novel
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Black and Blue by Ian Rankin is a gripping crime thriller featuring detective Inspector Rebus. He finds himself embroiled in a complex investigation involving a notorious serial killer, a corrupt police force, and a journalist eager for a scoop. As he digs deeper, Rebus must navigate the dangerous intersections of crime and politics in Edinburgh, challenging his own principles in pursuit of the truth.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by gripping, suspenseful detective stories filled with complex characters and twisting plots. Set in a vividly portrayed Scotland, the narrative entwines personal and professional dilemmas, spotlighting themes of justice and morality. Ideal for fans of intricate, engaging crime thrillers with a strong sense of place.

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Black And Blue

Special edition of the award-winning Rebus novel from the No.1 bestselling author of A SONG FOR THE DARK TIMES - includes exclusive extra material.
'Britain's best crime novelist' DAILY EXPRESS

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Special edition of the award-winning Rebus novel from the No.1 bestselling author of A Song for the Dark Times - includes exclusive extra material.

'Britain's best crime novelist' - Daily Express

'Ian Rankin is a genius' - Lee Child

In the 1960s, the infamous Bible John terrorised Scotland when he murdered three women, taking three souvenirs. Thirty years later, a copycat is at work, dubbed Johnny Bible.

DI John Rebus's unconventional methods have got him in trouble before - now he's taken away from the inquiry and sent to investigate the killing of an off-duty oilman. But when his case clashes head-on with the Johnny Bible killings, he finds himself in the glare of a fearful media, whilst under the scrutiny of an internal enquiry. Just one mistake is likely to mean losing his job - and quite possibly his life.

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

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Black And Blue by Ian Rankin has received high praise for its engrossing storytelling and compelling writing style. Reviewers have remarked on Rankin's ability to absorb readers completely, noting his status as a masterful crime novelist. The book is recognised as a significant contribution to British crime fiction, elevating Rankin into the top echelon of writers in the genre.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781409165859

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 August 2016

Country: United Kingdom

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

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 163.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 380g

Pages: 544

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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