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Midnight and Blue

By: Ian Rankin
Narrated by: James Macpherson
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The brand new John Rebus thriller from the iconic Number One bestseller Ian Rankin: one of the must-listen books of the year.

'Rebus in jail and better than ever ... Surprising, gripping and witty. Rankin has taken the police procedural and transformed into an epic character study of a man and his city ... Nobody does it better.'
THE TIMES

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JOHN REBUS SPENT HIS LIFE AS A DETECTIVE PUTTING EDINBURGH'S MOST DEADLY CRIMINALS BEHIND BARS.

NOW, HE'S JOINED THEM.

As new allies and old enemies circle, and the days and nights bleed into each other, even the legendary detective struggles to keep his head.

That is, until a murder at midnight in a locked cell presents a new mystery. They say old habits die hard...

However, this is a case where the prisoners and the guards are all suspects, and everyone has something to hide.

With no badge, no authority and no safety net, Rebus walks a tightrope - with his life on the line.

But how do you find a killer in a place full of them?

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PRAISE FOR MIDNIGHT AND BLUE:

'Unforgettable ... Proves that Rebus is one of the most remarkable characters in crime fiction.'
DAILY MAIL

'With every novel, Rankin leaves us wanting more. Midnight and Blue is no exception. As Rebus ages, he becomes ever more human, ever more relatable, and the books become even better... This is unmissable.'
MICK HERRON, the Sunday Times Number One Bestseller

'Midnight & Blue is a triumph. Rebus as you've never seen him before and Rankin at his best.'
ELLY GRIFFITHS, the Sunday Times Number One Bestseller

'I was absolutely knocked sideways by it - it is utterly marvellous and so touching.'
JILLY COOPER, the Sunday Times Bestseller

'A taut, claustrophobic thriller, that puts a Golden Age twist on a modern-day tale. The perfect book to keep Rebus fans clanging their tin cups against the prison bars, until the riot kicks off...'
STUART MACBRIDE, the Sunday Times Number One Bestseller

'Kept me up reading until long after midnight. Blew me away. Absolutely brilliant, as always.'
JILL MANSELL, the Sunday Times Bestseller

'Loved this tense, pacy thriller, jam-packed with action but also a surprising vulnerability.'
B. A. PARIS, the Sunday Times Bestseller

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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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Rankin and MacPherson , what a duo!
Rebus’s 25th outing is a Tour de force is sheer entertainment. Superb narration from the incomparable Mr MacPherson and Rankin’s genius storytelling this is a treat for the many fans who will now eagerly await the next adventure.

Champagne Rebus!

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What’s not to love; Ian Rankin has written another fantastic Rebus book and the narration by James McPherson is magnificent

Fantastic

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A Rebus book is always something to relish and this is no exception. It’s all the more interesting because Rebus is locked up, yet still manages to influence and direct events as if still on the police force. The usual cast of characters continues to provide terrific pace and plot, with two different cases intertwining in the most fascinating way. This narrator is perfect for the Rebus books and does an excellent job of adding life to the story.

Rebus on the inside

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Midnight and Blue (October 15 2024). A superb book. Rebus is inside, a fellow prisoner has been killed, Daryl Ritchie runs the wing. Siobhan and Fox are investigating this murder, a missing teen and the murder of a former footballer. Just brilliant.

Best Since Rather Be The Devil

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Just a perfect narration of a great story. Have missed a couple of books so will definitely go back and fill the gaps.

Fab edition

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This is perhaps the most disappointing of the Rebus books, I never at any time felt that I was relating to him and the plot just felt like an old trope, so much so that I kept thinking that I had read it before. Sorry Ian, I 'll remain a loyal fan.

Old implausible John

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