A simplistic plot, the conclusion easily guessed but you need to start here to better know Detective Sergeant John Rebus. A spate of murders, anonymous letters and a blanked-out past which his brother helps him ‘reliveâ, form the core to the first in what will become a riveting series.
Actually you could start with The Black Book but if you do then I urge you to backtrack at some point to complete the canvas. Rankinâs publisher, Orion has decided to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Rebus by republishing Knots and Crosses in a collectorsâ edition in hardcover at the original published price of £10.95.
So for a bit of history, 20 years on why not take the plunge and spoil yourself with this beautiful gift hardback.
The very first Rebus novel from Ian Rankin.'It was 28th April. Wet, naturally, the grass percolating water as John Rebus walked to the grave of his father, dead five years to the day.'
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The very first Rebus novel from Ian Rankin.'It was 28th April. Wet, naturally, the grass percolating water as John Rebus walked to the grave of his father, dead five years to the day.' This is our first glimpse of the Scottish policeman with the puzzling name... before Ian Rankin hit the bestseller lists, before Rebus became a national institution...
Knots & Crosses - Collectors' Edition features in the following genres: Thriller and Suspense, Crime and Mystery, Fiction
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Knots & Crosses - Collectors' Edition was written by Ian Rankin and published by Orion Publishing Co
