"Rankin is one of the masters of crime fiction and Knots and Crosses is where it all began."
Here, we are introduced to John Rebus, SAS paratrooper turned Detective Sergeant. When young girls start disappearing around Edinburgh he is called in to investigate, but the case becomes far more personal than he could ever have imagined as he is sent clues in form of knoted string and matchsticks. Brilliantly plotted and the backdrop of Edinburgh plays as big a part in the novel as any of the characters. I read it in one sitting. Highly recommended.
Book in The Rebus Series:
1. Knots & Crosses
4. Strip Jack
7. Let it Bleed
10. Dead Souls
11. Set in Darkness
12. The Falls
13. Resurrection Men
17. Exit Music
18. Standing in Another Man's Grave
19. Saints of the Shadow Bible
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The 1st Inspector Rebus novel from Ian Rankin. 'And in Edinburgh of all places.
Knots & Crosses features in the following genres: Crime and Mystery, eBooks of the Month, Thriller and Suspense, Fiction, Recommendations
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Knots & Crosses was written by Ian Rankin and published by Orion Publishing Co
Knots & Crosses has 225 pages
Yes it is part of The Inspector Rebus Series series
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