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Rather Be the Devil is the 21st instalment in the Inspector Rebus series of crime novels, published in November 2016. [1] Rather Be the Devil topped the bestseller charts for hardback fiction. [2] The title was inspired by a John Martyn song from his 1973 album Solid Air.
Nov 3, 2016 · Rather Be the Devil circulates round a 40-year-old cold case and a beating-up of Edinburgh's new crime overlord. We delve back in to the gritty streets of the Scottish capital and are taken on a ride through the streets that Rebus (and Rankin) know so well.
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Jan 31, 2017 · Praise for RATHER BE THE DEVIL: "Rankin is an expert at manipulating multiple plots...Along with his plotting prowess, Rankin has cultivated a fluid style that accommodates mordant cop talk, coarse gangster lingo and the occasional honest expression of compassion." ―Marilyn Stasio, New York Times Book Review.
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- Ian Rankin
‘Rather Be The Devil’ has everything you want from a Rebus novel and then some. The dynamic between the team, Rebus, Clarke and Fox, is brilliant, full of humour, and the blend of personalities is perfect.
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- Ian Rankin
A twisted tale of power, corruption, and bitter rivalries in the dark heart of Edinburgh, Rather Be the Devil showcases Rankin and Rebus at their unstoppable best.
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Buy Rather Be the Devil: The superb Rebus No.1 bestseller (Inspector Rebus 21) Unabridged by Rankin, Ian, Macpherson, James (ISBN: 9781409167358) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
- Ian Rankin
Jun 15, 2017 · Rather Be The Devil is an intricate, evocative Edinburgh mystery that builds to a bloody finale. Retirement may not suit Rebus but it's resulted in yet another brilliant book in Rankin's revived crime series.
