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The Beat Goes On: The Complete Rebus Stories

The #1 bestselling series that inspired BBC One’s REBUS
By Ian Rankin
Series: A Rebus Novel
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The Beat Goes On: The Complete Rebus Stories by Ian Rankin is a collection of gripping crime stories featuring the well-loved detective, John Rebus. Set against the atmospheric backdrop of Edinburgh, these tales showcase Rebus's intuitive sleuthing and complex character as he tackles a range of intriguing mysteries and cases throughout his career. Each story delves into the dark and gritty underbelly of the city, highlighting Rankin's masterful storytelling and keen eye for detail.
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You might enjoy this collection if you're attracted to gripping crime and thrillers, especially if you appreciate the gritty atmosphere of Edinburgh brought vividly to life. The stories offer intense plot twists and delve deeply into the character of Detective John Rebus, making it an enticing read for fans of complex characters and clever mystery-solving.

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The Beat Goes On: The Complete Rebus Stories

Including brand new material, this is the complete collection of Rebus short stories from the SUNDAY TIMES No.1 bestseller.

Including brand new material, this is the complete collection of Rebus short stories from the SUNDAY TIMES No.1 bestseller.

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There is no detective like DI Rebus—brilliant, irascible, and endlessly frustrating both to his friends and his long-suffering bosses. For over two decades, he has walked through the dark places of Edinburgh.

Now Rebus's life is revealed through this complete collection of stories, from his early days as a young DC in Dead and Buried right up to the dramatic, but not quite final, retirement in The Very Last Drop.

This is the ultimate Ian Rankin treasure trove— a must for aficionados as well as a superb introduction for anyone looking to experience DI John Rebus and the dark and twist-filled crimes he has to investigate for the very first time.

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The Beat Goes On: The Complete Rebus Stories by Ian Rankin is praised for its masterful storytelling and depth in capturing the essence of Scotland. Critics commend Rankin for his unsurpassed skill among crime writers, ambitious and confident narrative style, and his genius in crime fiction. The dialogue is noted for its natural flow, and Rankin's portrayal of Scotland and its law enforcement environment is highlighted as both richly plotted and densely textured.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781409151579

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 July 2015

Country: United Kingdom

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

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 38.0mm

Width: 200.0mm

Height: 133.0mm

Weight: 430g

Pages: 624

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

About the Author

Ian Rankin is the internationally bestselling author of the Inspector Rebus and Detective Malcolm Fox novels, as well as a string of standalone thrillers. His books have been translated into 36 languages and are bestsellers on several continents. Ian is the recipient of four CWA DAGGER AWARDS and in 2004, won America's celebrated EDGAR AWARD. He is also the recipient of honorary degrees from the universities of Abertay, St Andrews, Hull and Edinburgh and received the OBE for services to literature.

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