A collection of ians short stories, ranging from the macabre the hanged man to the unfortunate the only true comedian right back to the sinister someone got to eddie. Rankins goal in life was not always to write crime fiction. Set in darkness is another chilling and intelligent crime novel from master of the genre ian rankin. In an interview, rankin linked the quote to the rise of a restored scottish parliament and the redemption of the inspector in the novel. As set in darkness begins, inspector john rebusthe. In the 12th novel in the increasingly engaging inspector rebus series knots and crosses. Buy set in darkness a rebus novel by rankin, ian isbn. Read by james macpherson edinburgh is about to become the home of the first scottish parliament in 300 years. Ian rankin is an awardwinning and crime writer best known for his inspector rebus novels, including the new york times bestsellers rather be the devil and even dogs in the wild. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. As political passions run high, di john rebus is charged with liaison, thanks to the new parliament being resident in queensbury house, bang in the middle of his patch. In these works, ghosts and skeletons are used as metaphors for detective inspector john rebuss guilt over past mistakes and for the.
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