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Rather Be the Devil

Inspector Rebus 21

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Rather Be the Devil

By: Ian Rankin
Narrated by: James Macpherson
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About this listen

Some cases never leave you.

For John Rebus, 40 years may have passed, but the death of beautiful, promiscuous Maria Turquand still preys on his mind. She was murdered in her hotel room on the night a famous rock star and his entourage were staying there, and Maria's killer has never been found.

Meanwhile, the dark heart of Edinburgh remains up for grabs. A young pretender, Darryl Christie, may have staked his claim, but a vicious attack leaves him weakened and vulnerable, and an inquiry into a major money laundering scheme threatens his position. Has old-time crime boss Big Ger Cafferty really given up the ghost, or is he biding his time until Edinburgh is once more ripe for the picking?

In a tale of twisted power, deep-rooted corruption and bitter rivalries, Rather Be the Devil showcases Rankin and Rebus at their unstoppable best.

©2016 John Rebus Ltd (P)2016 Orion Publishing Group Crime Crime Fiction Crime Thrillers Detective Fiction Genre Fiction Modern Detectives Mystery Police Procedural Private Investigators Thriller Thriller & Suspense Urban
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Wee bits of intrigue in the interwoven stories kept me listening. Well crafted as always with Rankin and beautifully read.

Vintage Rebus

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I enjoyed this book so very much Well crafted Great sense of Scotland Most Enjoyable

Great story

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Held tension throughout; pure Rebus; Ian Rankin has not lost his edge; James Macpherson is a great narrator.

Rebus still the best

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Was a great introduction to audiobooks.
Like all Rankin's novels about Rebus this did not fail to keep you wanting more.

Loved it!

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the narrator was excellent. made the words come alive . can't wait to start the next one.

rebus

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James MacPherson as narrator does justice to the world of Rebus and Ian Rankin. excellent

twists and turns with favourite characters

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Another engrossing John Reubus tale with brilliant narration. Kept me hooked all the way and left me not wanting it to end !

Fantastic

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Ian Rankin has turned in another exceedingly readable crime novel featuring most of the "usual suspects'. It's not gripping edge of the seat stuff, but it tells a good tale and keeps the interest up until the end. Good to see the characters being developed, especially "Big Ger". The narrator does a good job of putting over a range of Scots accents without being too obvious. A must for Rebus fans.

A slightly subtler Rebus

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