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Detektivní román ze série edinburského inspektora Rebuse se zabývá podivnými okolnostmi kolem zmizení dvacetileté studentky. Detektiv inspektor John Rebus se svým týmem má na starosti případ pohřešované studentky dějin umění, dívky z vysoce postavené bankéřské rodiny. Kolem zmizení, které vyústí ve vraždu, je mnoho nejasných stop, například rakvička s panenkou či záhadné e-maily, a mnoho podezřelých osob. Během složitého a nebezpečného pátrání se policii podaří rozplést celou záhadu a odhalit chladnokrevného vraha. Tradičně napínavá, velmi dobře napsaná detektivka ze skotského Edinburghu opět přivádí na scénu Johna Rebuse, vynikajícího detektiva, životem poněkud omláceného skeptika s rozporuplnou­ duší.

Gordon Reeve, bývalý príslušník britskej elitnej jednotky SAS, odchádza do San Diega identifikovať svojho brata Jima, ktorého našli mŕtveho v aute. Napriek tomu, že podľa miestnej polície išlo o samovraždu, Reeve si kladie otázku, prečo bolo auto zamknuté zvonku, prečo ho polícia sleduje ako tieň, prečo mu bráni stretnúť sa s mužom, s ktorým sa Jim kamarátil, a najmä, ako smrť jeho brata súvisí s chorobou šialených kráv a úmrtiami ďalších ľudí, ktorí sa podieľali na výskume tejto choroby.

Napínavý děj detektivního románu je situován do skotského Edinburghu a hlavním protagonistou je inspektor John Rebus. Inspektor Rebus je po několika sporech s nadřízenými poslán na Policejní akademii, kde si má připomenout zásady detektivní práce a slušného chování. Spolu s pěti dalšími stejně potrestanými kolegy má také za úkol vyřešit několik let starý zločin. To je ale komplikováno tím, že o zločinu Rebus a jeden z jeho kolegů vědí více, než by jim bylo milé. A nikdo nechce vyzradit svá tajemství.

Inspektor Rebus se ocitá v centru skandálu, když poslanec Gregor Jack je přistižen v bordelu. Média se na něj vrhnou a Jackovi blízcí se snaží chránit jeho jméno, i když sami mají své temné tajemství. Rebus, který zpočátku sympatizuje s Jackem, začne mít pochybnosti po zmizení Jackovy ženy. Když se ukáže, že někdo se snaží Jacka odstřelit, Rebus se rozhodne zjistit proč. Po brutálním napadení kolegy je Rebus zatažen do vyšetřování, které ho vrací k záhadě vyhořelého hotelu, kde byla nalezena mrtvola muže, jehož totožnost zůstává neznámá. Děsivé vzpomínky z jeho minulosti a kolegova Černá kniha ho pronásledují, ale Rebus se snaží složit tuto komplikovanou skládačku. Další případ přivede Rebus do historických ulic Edinburghu, kde je nalezena mrtvola mladého muže, který zemřel mučednickou smrtí. Aby zjistil jeho totožnost a dopadl vraha, musí se vydat do nebezpečných čtvrtí města a dokonce na skotský venkov a do Belfastu. Situaci komplikuje fakt, že zavražděný je syn mocného gangstera, který touží po pomstě. Edinburgh, město s dvojí tváří, skrývá temné tajemství, které Rebus dobře zná, i když sám není ideálním policistou. V jeho očích se město mění v krutého netvora, zatímco on se snaží odhalit pravdu.

Román o inspektoru Rebusovi Další z řady případů ze skotského Edinburghu, který řeší svérázný inspektor Rebus. Inspektor Rebus je jmenován do Parlamentního výboru pro bezpečnost a při prohlídce budovy budoucího Skotského parlamentu je nalezena dvacet let stará mrtvola. Několik dní poté je zavražděn labourististický politik a člen významné skotské rodiny a objevena mrtvola bezdomovce, který jak se ukáže, je bohatý bývalý obchodník s nemovitostmi. Na první pohled se zdá, že vraždy nemají žádnou spojitost. Inspektor však začíná tušit nebezpečné souvislosti. Musí čelit nejen tlaku nadřízených, ale vyrovnat se s odlišnými vyšetřovacími metodami mladého kolegy. Pomalu rozplétá složitý případ, který započal v 80. letech nekalými obchody s pozemky, nemovistostmi a korupcí v nejvyšších politických kruzích.

It's late autumn in Edinburgh and late autumn in the career of Detective Inspector John Rebus. As he tries to tie up some loose ends before retirement, a murder case intrudes. A dissident Russian poet has been found dead in what looks like a mugging gone wrong. By apparent coincidence a high-level delegation of Russian businessmen is in town, keen to bring business to Scotland. The politicians and bankers who run Edinburgh are determined that the case should be closed quickly and clinically. But the further they dig, the more Rebus and his colleague DS Siobhan Clarke become convinced that they are dealing with something more than a random attack - especially after a particularly nasty second killing. Meantime, a brutal and premeditated assault on local gangster 'Big Ger' Cafferty sees Rebus in the frame. Has the Inspector taken a step too far in tying up those loose ends? Only a few days shy of the end to his long, inglorious career, will Rebus even make it that far?

The local constabulary is stretched to the limit by tragedies on and offshore and Rebus cannot afford to make one single mistake if he's to stay alive, nevermind solve any one of the several murder cases now consuming his every waking thought.

Inspector John Rebus of the Edinburgh police hunts for a World War II criminal, a Nazi officer who massacred an entire village in France. At the same time he has to bust a ring which is importing East European prostitutes.

The fourteenth Inspector Rebus novel - and No.1 bestseller. Two seventeen-year-olds are killed by an ex-Army loner who has gone off the rails. The mystery takes Rebus into the heart of a shattered community. Ex-Army himself, Rebus becomes fascinated by the killer, and finds he is not alone. Army investigators are on the scene, and won't be shaken off. The killer had friends and enemies to spare and left behind a legacy of secrets and lies. Rebus has more than his share of personal problems, too. He's fresh out of hospital, but won't say how it happened. Could there be a connection with a house-fire and the unfortunate death of a petty criminal who had been harassing Rebus's colleague Siobhan Clarke?

Struggling through another Edinburgh winter Rebus finds himself sucked into a web of intrigue that throws up more questions than answers. city councillor shredding documents that should have been waste paper years ago? And why on earth is Rebus invited to a clay pigeon shoot at the home of the Scottish Office's Permanent Secretary? that some of his enemies may be beyond justice...

Detective Inspector Rebus is troubled by the death of his friend Jack Morton. He is also investigating another friend's missing son whilst dealing with a known killer and a paedophile lurking around the Lothian area, but it's all in a day's work to him.

V hlavní roli inspektor Rebus UZLY A KŘÍŽE Pod rouškou tmy mění vlídný a starobylý Edinburgh svou tvář: v jeho ulicích řádí masový vrah dospívajích dívek. Ne zrovna vzorový policista seržant Rebus je mu neomylně v patách. Zděsí se, když zjistí, že k němu patrně má i jiný než jen služební vztah? HRA NA SCHOVÁVANOU Kdo má na svědomí smrt mladého narkomana maskovanou jako běžné předávkování, jenž byl však nalezen ukřižovaný a obklopen svícemi a pentagramem? Inspektora Rebuse vedou stopy do vyšších společenských vrstev. Nahlíží za ctihodně se tvářící fasády edinburských domů a místo tváří spořádaných občanů tam nachází vražednou vlčí smečku… ZUBY NEHTY Protože první mrtvola byla nalezena ve Wolf Street, Vlčí ulici, a protože na břiše každé zavražděné oběti jsou otisky zubů, nazval tisk nového násilníka Vlkodlak. Rebus byl povolán do Londýna jako expert na vyšetřování masových vražd. Šílený maniak má na svědomí krvavé, hnusné vraždy už několika žen, řádí dál, zdá se nepolapitelný a jeho příští obětí má být Rebusova nová kolegyně…

It's 25 years since John Rebus appeared on the scene, and 5 years since he retired. But 2012 sees his return in 'Standing in Another Man's Grave'. Not only is Rebus as stubborn and anarchic as ever, but he finds himself in trouble with Rankin's latest creation, Malcolm Fox of Edinburgh's internal affairs unit.

An illegal immigrant is found murdered in an Edinburgh housing scheme: a racist attack, or something else entirely? Rebus is drawn into the case, but has other problems: his old police station has closed for business, and his masters would rather he retire than stick around. But Rebus is that most stubborn of creatures. As Rebus investigates, he must visit an asylum seekers' detention centre, deal with the sleazy Edinburgh underworld, and maybe even fall in love... Siobhan meanwhile has problems of her own. A teenager has disappeared from home and Siobhan is drawn into helping the family, which will mean travelling closer than is healthy towards the web of a convicted rapist. Then there's the small matter of the two skeletons - a woman and an infant - found buried beneath a concrete cellar floor in Fleshmarket Close. The scene begins to look like an elaborate stunt - but whose, and for what purpose? And how can it tie to the murder on the unforgiving housing-scheme known as Knoxland?

When a close colleague is brutally attacked, Inspector John Rebus is drawn into a case involving a hotel fire, an unidentified body, and a long forgotten night of terror and murder. Pursued by dangerous ghosts and tormented by the coded secrets of his colleague's notebook, Rebus must piece together the most complex and confusing of jigsaws. But not everyone wants the puzzle solved - perhaps not even Rebus himself . . .

Scottish homicide detective John Rebus has been sent to help London police catch a serial killer with a gruesome M.O. Teamed with a London cop, Rebus lets a psychologist into the case and develops a bizarre portrait of a vicious killer. Now it's only question of who is going to get busted first: the cop with the accent who breaks all the rules--or the psycho painting London with blood

'Mustn't complain' - but people always do¿ Nobody likes The Complaints - they're the cops who investigate other cops. Complaints and Conduct Department, to give them their full title, but known colloquially as 'The Dark Side', or simply 'The Complaints'. It's where Malcolm Fox works. He's just had a result, and should be feeling good about himself. But he's a man with problems of his own. He has an increasingly frail father in a care home and a sister who persists in an abusive relationship - something which Malcolm cannot seem to do anything about. But, in the midst of an aggressive Edinburgh winter, the reluctant Fox is given a new task. There's a cop called Jamie Breck, and he's dirty. The problem is, no one can prove it. But as Fox takes on the job, he learns that there's more to Breck than anyone thinks. This knowledge will prove dangerous, especially when a vicious murder intervenes far too close to home for Fox's liking.

The brilliant new Rebus novel from 'Britain's No. 1 crime writer' [Daily Mirror].

'And in Edinburgh of all places. I mean, you never think of that sort of thing happening in Edinburgh, do you...?' 'That sort of thing' is the brutal abduction and murder of two young girls. And now a third is missing, presumably gone to the same sad end. Detective Sergeant John Rebus, smoking and drinking too much, his own young daughter spirited away south by his disenchanted wife, is one of many policemen hunting the killer. And then the messages begin to arrive: knotted string and matchstick crosses - taunting Rebus with pieces of a puzzle only he can solve.

Underneath the cobbled streets of Edinburgh's old Town are medieval stone cellars where a man could scream and never be heard. In mortal Causes, the tortured body of a young man is found hanging from a butcher's hook in one of these underground rooms. The tattoo on his wrist and a cryptic inscription scratched in the dirt suggest to Inspector John Rebus that this was an execution, but what man or men carried it out?

MP Gregor Jack is caught in an Edinburgh brothel with a prostitute only too keen to show off her considerable assets. When the media horde begins baying for political blood Jack's friends rally round to protect him. But some of those friends - particularly his wife's associates - are not so squeaky clean themselves. Initially Detective Inspector Rebus is sympathetic to the MP's dilemma - who hasn't occasionally succumbed to temptation? - but with the disappearance of Jack's wife the glamour surrounding the popular young man begins to tarnish. Someone wants to strip Jack naked and Rebus wants to know why ...

"It's late autumn in Edinburgh and late autumn in the career of Detective Inspector John Rebus. As he tries to tie up some loose ends before retirement, a murder case intrudes. A dissident Russian poet has been found dead in what looks like a mugging gone wrong. By apparent coincidence a high-level delegation of Russian businessmen is in town, keen to bring business to Scotland. The politicians and bankers who run Edinburgh are determined that the case should be closed quickly and clinically." "But the further they dig, the more Rebus and his colleague DS Siobhan Clarke become convinced that they are dealing with something more than a random attack - especially after a particularly nasty second killing. Meantime, a brutal and premeditated assault on a local gangster sees Rebus in the frame. Has the Inspector taken a step too far in tying up those loose ends? Only a few days shy of the end to his long, inglorious career, will Rebus even make it that far?"--BOOK JACKET.

A junkie lies dead in an Edinburgh squat, spreadeagled, cross-like on the floor, between two burned-down candles, a five-pointed star daubed on the wall above. Just another dead addict - until John Rebus begins to chip away at the indifference, treachery, deceit and sleaze that lurks behind the facade of the Edinburgh familiar to tourists. Only Rebus seems to care about a death which looks more like a murder every day, about a seductive danger he can almost taste, appealing to the darkest corners of his mind . . .

Let it bleed / Black & White Rankin, Ian

LET IT BLEED: Rebus finds himself sucked into an investigation that throws up more questions than answers. Was the Lord Provost's daughter kidnapped or just another runaway? And why on earth is Rebus invited to a clay pigeon shoot at the home of the Scottish Office's Permanent Secretary? Drawn into the machine that is modern Scotland, Rebus confronts the fact that some of his enemies may be beyond justice. BLACK & BLUE: Rebus is juggling four cases trying to nail one killer - and doing it under the scrutiny of an internal inquiry led by a man he's just accused of taking backhanders from Glasgow's Mr Big. Added to that there are TV cameras at his back investigating a miscarriage of justice, making Rebus a criminal in the eyes of millions of viewers. Just one mistake is likely to mean a slow and unpleasant death or, worse still, losing his job. THE HANGING GARDEN: DI John Rebus is on the trail of a WWII war criminal - until the running battle between two rival gangs on the city streets arrives at his door. When his daughter is the victim of a hit-and-run Rebus is forced to acknowledge that there is nothing he wouldn't do to bring down the prime suspect - even if it means cutting a deal with the devil.

Rebus is buried under a pile of paperwork generated by his incestigations into a possible war criminal, and his superior are happy have him tucked away in a quiet backwater. But the Crime Squad are forced to bring him back when a young upstart gangster, Tommy Telford, muscles in on Big Ger Cafferty's turf, and Rebus local knowledge becomes essential to shut down Telford's business as a drug dealer, pimp and extortionist.

There is no detective like DI Rebus - brilliant, irascible and endlessly frustrating both to his friends and his long-suffering bosses. For over two decades he has walked through the dark places of Edinburgh ...Now Rebus's life is revealed through this complete collection of stories, from his early days as a young DC in 'Dead and Buried' right up to the dramatic, but not quite final, retirement in 'The Very Last Drop'. This is the ultimate Ian Rankin treasure trove - a must for aficionados as well as a superb introduction to anyone looking to experience DI John Rebus, and the dark and twist-filled crimes he has to investigate, for the very first time.

Tooth And Nail The number one bestselling series that inspired BBC Ones REBUS (A Rebus Novel) ABISBOOK Orion.

DEAD SOULS - A call from an old friend brings back memories and more than a little guilt for DI John Rebus. An old schoolfriend's son has gone missing, the ghost of Jack Morton is inhabiting Rebus' dreams, a part-time poisoner is terrorising the local zoo and a freed paedophile rouses the vigilantes. SET IN DARKNESS - Two unusual incidents in one day seem unconnected, until a third body - that of a prospective member of the Scottish Parliament - is found at Queensbury House. Inspector Rebus investigates, and uncovers old secrets that suggest Scotland's second attempt at devolution will be just as dirty. THE FALLS - A student has gone missing in Edinburgh - completely out of character. There's almost nothing to go on but Detective Inspector John Rebus gets an unmistakable gut feeling that there's more to this than just another runaway high on unaccustomed freedom. Two leads a carved wooden doll in a toy coffin, found in the student's home village, and an Internet role-playing game. The ancient and the modern, brought together by uncomfortable circumstance ...

Exploring the hidden perils within academic institutions, this anthology features 18 authors who share compelling stories that challenge the notions of "trigger warnings" and "safe spaces." Each narrative uncovers the complexities and dangers that persist beneath the surface of traditional college life, revealing the stark realities that often contradict the protective measures promoted by modern education. Through diverse perspectives, the collection invites readers to confront uncomfortable truths about the contemporary academic experience.

The second Rebus omnibus comprising books 4,5 and 6 in the Rebus series - Strip Jack; The Black Book; Mortal Causes. schovat popis

Hands in his pockets, Rebus turned to face Cafferty. They were old men now, similar builds, similar backgrounds. Sat together in a pub, the casual onlooker might mistake them for pals who'd known one another since school. But their history told a different story. Retirement doesn't suit John Rebus. He wasn't made for hobbies, holidays or home improvements. Being a cop is in his blood. So when DI Siobhan Clarke asks for his help on a case, Rebus doesn't need long to consider his options. Clarke's been investigating the death of a senior lawyer whose body was found along with a threatening note. On the other side of Edinburgh, Big Ger Cafferty - Rebus's long-time nemesis - has received an identical note and a bullet through his window. Now it's up to Clarke and Rebus to connect the dots and stop a killer. Meanwhile, DI Malcolm Fox joins forces with a covert team from Glasgow who are tailing a notorious crime family. There's something they want, and they'll stop at nothing to get it. It's a game of dog eat dog - in the city, as in the wild. EVEN DOGS IN THE WILD brings back Ian Rankin's greatest characters in a story exploring the darkest corners of our instincts and desires.

In Ian Rankin's latest John Rebus thriller, the legendary detective finds himself imprisoned among the very criminals he once pursued. As he navigates a world where everyone is a suspect, a midnight murder in a locked cell presents a new mystery. With no badge and his life at stake, Rebus must uncover the truth.

A student has gone missing in Edinburgh, the daughter of influential bankers. Rebus feels that this is more than another missing-persons case. When a doll is found in a coffin, along with an Internet role-playing game, his fears come true. A student has gone missing in Edinburgh, the daughter of influential bankers. Rebus feels that this is more than another missing-persons case. When a doll is found in a coffin, along with an Internet role-playing game, his fears come true

A brand new original Rebus play from the iconic #1 bestseller - in which all is not quite what it seems at an Edinburgh dinner party, full of secrets and lies...

WHAT IF THE ONLY WITNESS TO A MURDER IS MORE TWISTED THAN THE KILLER? Ruby Johnson, a nanny and maid in Manhattan, knows the routines and secrets of the wealthy families she serves. One night, she witnesses a neighbor's murder and, despite knowing the killer, makes an anonymous call to the police. However, Ruby's truth is far from straightforward—something is wrong with her. Eddie Flynn, a conman turned trial lawyer, is tasked with defending an innocent man accused of the crime. As Ruby's deadly game unfolds, it becomes clear that this won't be her last involvement in murder. Praise for the author includes accolades for his gripping storytelling and masterful twists that keep readers guessing. Critics describe the work as unputdownable, with hooks that draw readers in from the very first pages. The latest thriller featuring Eddie Flynn has been celebrated as a superb addition to the genre, showcasing the author's ability to craft intricate plots and compelling characters. This new installment promises to be a thrilling ride for crime fiction enthusiasts, filled with clever misdirection and unexpected turns that will leave readers eagerly turning the pages.

Prepare to meet the most seductively female and shockingly fatal femme fatales, brought to you by seventeen of today’s finest authors of mystery and suspense fiction. Award-winning editor Otto Penzler presents a collection of short, sizzling masterpieces filled with thrilling tales that showcase how sexy and fierce the 'gentler sex' can be. In 'Third Party', a party girl takes you on a wild ride through the Paris night, while Nelson DeMille's 'Rendezvous' plunges you into a Vietnam jungle where the deadliest scourge is a woman. Elmore Leonard introduces a Depression-era teenage gun moll in 'Louly and Pretty Boy', who loves Pretty Boy Floyd more than robbing filling stations. Lorenzo Carcaterra's 'A Thousand Miles from Nowhere' features a smart blonde seeking slow-simmered vengeance, and Michael Connelly's 'Cielo Azul' reveals how a nameless woman found dead in Los Angeles can be the most lethal prey. Other riveting tales include a scorned lover claiming an old fling's heart, a mysterious woman offering a tempting suicide pact, and a she-demon rising from the grave. These and many other bad girls cast their criminal spells through the powerful voices of Joyce Carol Oates, John Connolly, Thomas H. Cook, Jeffrey Deaver, and more, in stories as irresistible as the anti-heroines that blaze through their pages.

From bestselling Ian Rankin, winner of the 1997 CWA Macallan Gold Dagger for fiction for Black & Blue, come the early Inspector Rebus novels, gathered in one volume for the first time. KNOTS & CROSSES: Two girls have been abducted and brutally murdered. Now a third is missing. Detective Sergeant John Rebus, his own young daughter spirited away south by his disenchanted wife, is one of the policemen hunting the killer. And then the messages begin to arrive: knotted string and matchstick crosses - taunting Rebus with pieces of a puzzle only he can solve ... HIDE & SEEK: A junkie lies dead in an Edinburgh squat. Just another addict, until Inspector Rebus begins to chip away at the indifference, treachery, deceit and sleaze that lurk behind the façade of the city familiar to tourists. And only Rebus seems to care about a death that looks more like murder every day, a death that appeals to the darkest corners of his mind. TOOTH & NAIL: Drafted down to the Big Smoke thanks to a supposed expertise in the modus operandi of serial killers, Inspector Rebus is on the trail of a man who, due to his penchant for taking a bite from each of his victims, is known as the Wolfman. When Rebus is offered a profile of the Wolfman by an attractive lady psychologist, it seems too good an opportunity to turn down. But in finding an ally, he may have given his enemies an easy means of attack ...

The bestselling guide to markets in all areas of the media, completely revised and updated, and this year in its 101st edition, with a foreword by Alexander McCall-Smith. New articles in this edition include: 1. Notes from a successful historical biographer - Claire Tomalin 2. Notes from a successful literary editor - Claire Armistead 3. Notes from a successful romantic novelist - Jane Green 4. Audio publishing - Emma Higgs 5. The writer's blogger - Isabella Pereira 6. The role of the literary scout - Suzy Lucas Contains information on a huge range of topics including copyright, finance, submitting a manuscript, e-publishing, prizes and awards.

The first Crime Writers' Association Daggers Award retrospective, featuring 19 award-winning stories from bestselling authors Ian Rankin, Jeffery Deaver, John Connolly, Denise Mina, John Harvey and many more!

The brand new John Rebus thriller from the iconic Number One Bestseller Ian Rankin.One of the must-read novels of the year.Pre-order now.

In the heart of Victorian Edinburgh, as the acclaimed Macbeth prepares to grace the stage, a sinister atmosphere envelops the city. A gruesome message, written in blood, hints at impending doom. As more bloody prophecies emerge, Detective 'Nine-Nails' McGray and Inspector Ian Frey are called to investigate. Frey dismisses the foreboding signs as mere publicity stunts, while McGray suspects supernatural forces at play. Their inquiry reveals that key figures, including the celebrated actors Ellen Terry and Henry Irving, along with Irving's enigmatic assistant Bram Stoker, all harbor motives for murder or fear for their lives. As the tension builds, it becomes evident that death will make its presence known on opening night, whether through dark magic or human malice. Praise for the Frey & McGray series highlights its engaging blend of horror, history, and humor, with critics calling it a fast-paced, clever, and riveting read. The dynamic duo's chemistry is likened to that of Holmes and Watson, making this mystery thriller a captivating page-turner filled with twists and excitement.

'Britain's No.1 crime writer' Mirror * * * * * A CASE THAT WON'T DIE John Rebus can't close the door on the death of glamorous socialite Maria Turquand. Brutally murdered in her hotel room forty years ago, her killer has never been found. Meanwhile, Edinburgh's dark heart is up for grabs. Young pretender Darryl Christie may have staked his claim on the city's underworld - but has criminal mastermind and Rebus' long-time adversary, Big Ger Cafferty, really settled down to a quiet retirement? Or is he hiding in the shadows until Edinburgh is once more ripe for the picking? Old Enemies. New Crimes. Rebus may be off the force, but he certainly isn't off the case. * * * * * 'Superbly told, impossible to put down ... underlines the treasure that Rebus has become' Daily Mail 'This elegantly crafted and witty thriller proves this old devil still has all the best tunes' Sunday Mirror 'Effortless plotting and a cracking narrative that keeps the reader gripped throughout' Daily Express

Over the years, Ian Rankin has amassed an incredible portfolio of short stories. Published in crime magazines, composed for events, broadcast on radio, they all share the best qualities of his phenomenally popular Rebus novels.Brought together for the first time, and including brand new material, this is the ultimate Rebus short-story collection and a must-have book for crime lovers and for Ian's millions of fans alike.No Rankin aficionado can go without it.

International bestselling author Peter Robinson turns his razor-sharp instinct for crime writing to this unique anthology featuring the cream of crime fiction. With a selection of 15 stories featuring established bestsellers and new voices, The Penguin Book of Crime Stories is a compelling page-turner—the all-in-one read mystery lovers have been waiting for. This not-to-be-missed collection includes riveting stories by Ian Rankin, Michael Connelly, Sara Paretsky, John Harvey, George Pelecanos, Eric Wright, Robert Sawyer, José Latour, Robert Barnard, and Mark Billingham. The talent found in these pages will not only keep you guessing, but will also keep you up at night.

The bestselling guide to markets in all areas of the media, completely revised and updated, and this year in its 100th EDITION, with a foreword by Ian Rankin. New articles in this edition include: 1. Notes from a successful writer of historical fiction - Bernard Cornwall 2. Notes from a successful fantasy/sci-fi writer -Terry Pratchett 3. Marketing, publicising and selling books - Katie Bond 4. Notes from a successful television screenwriter - Andrew Davies 5. Is there a book in you? - Alison Baverstock Contains information on a huge range of topics including copyright, finance, submitting a manuscript, e-publishing, prizes and awards.

Rebus is off the case literally. A few days into a murder inquiry following the brutal death of an Edinburgh art dealer, Rebus blows up at DCS Gill Templer. He is sent to the Scottish Police College for 'retraining' in other words, he's in the Last Chance Saloon. Rebus is given an old, unsolved case to work on, in order to teach him and others the merits of teamwork. But there are those in the team who have their own secrets and they'll stop at nothing to protect them. As if this wasn't enough, Rebus is asked to act as a go between for gangster 'Big Ger' Cafferty. And as newly promoted DS Siobhan Clarke works the case of the murdered art dealer, she is brought closer to Cafferty than she could ever have anticipated ...

The Black Book When a close colleague is brutally attacked, Inspector John Rebus is drawn into a case involving a hotel fire, an unidentified body, and a long forgotten night of terror and murder. Pursued by dangerous ghosts and tormented by the coded secrets of his colleague's notebook, Rebus must piece together the most complex and confusing of jigsaws. But not everyone wants the puzzle solved - perhaps not even Rebus himself ... Mortal Causes It is August in Edinburgh and the Festival is in full swing... A brutally tortured body is discovered in one of the city's ancient subterranean streets and marks on the corpse cause Rebus to suspect the involvement of sectarian activists. The prospect of a terrorist atrocity in a city heaving with tourists is almost unthinkable. When the victim turns out to be the son of a notorious gangster, Rebus realises he is sitting atop a volcano of mayhem - and it's just about to erupt.

When three bodies are discovered at Queensbury House, home to the new Scottish Parliament, Rebus finds himself digging up secrets twenty years buried.

The ninth Inspector Rebus novel from the No.1 bestselling author of A SONG FOR THE DARK TIMES. 'Masterly' SUNDAY TIMES 'Ian Rankin is a genius' Lee Child DI Rebus is buried under a pile of paperwork but an escalating dispute between the upstart Tommy Telford and Big Ger Cafferty's gang gives Rebus an escape clause. Telford is known to have close links with a Chechen gangster bringing refugees into Britain as prostitutes. When Rebus takes under his wing a distraught Bosnian call girl, it gives him a personal reason to make sure Telford goes back to Paisley and pronto. Then Rebus's daughter is the victim of an all too professional hit-and-run and Rebus knows that there is now nothing he won't do to bring down prime suspect Tommy Telford - even if it means cutting a deal with the devil.

The last people to die in Mary King's Close had been plague victims. But that was in the 1700s. Now a body has been discovered, brutally tortured and murdered in Edinburgh's buried city. Inspector John Rebus, ex-army, spots a paramilitary link, but how can this be true?

A murder has been committed - but as the victim was a rapist, recently released from prison, no one is too concerned about the crime. That is, until Detective Inspector John Rebus and DS Siobhan Clarke uncover evidence that a serial killer is on the loose . .

Witch HuntWitch is a notorious, brilliant and silent assassin. For years, Interpol have tried, and failed, to find her. But now Scotland Yard, MI5 and Witch obsessive Dominic Elder are all out to hunt the hunter. Suddenly she’s vulnerable—and visible.Bleeding HeartsHit man Michael Weston has a problem. His latest job has been carried out with habitual, cool precision but now the police are on to him. Has he been set up? Weston knows his reputation, and his life, are at stake as never before.Blood HuntGordon Reeve is a survival expert in the Scottish Highlands with an SAS past well behind him. Then his brother is murdered in San Diego and all the signs point to Reeve heading towards the same fate. The difference is that Reeve is a trained killer, now forced back into an all too familiar way of life.

The 5th Inspector Rebus novel from the award-winning No.1 bestselling author

Ian Rankin's guide to the places in Scotland that have provided inspiration for his bestselling Inspector Rebus novels. 'His novels are playing a significant part in redefining Scotland's image of itself in literature' INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY In REBUS'S SCOTLAND Ian Rankin uncovers the Scotland that the tourist never sees, highlighting the places that inspired the settings for the Inspector Rebus novels. Rankin also reveals the story of Rebus and how he came into being, who he is, and what his - and Rankin's - Scotland is like. With over 100 evocative photographs, specially commissioned to reflect the text, REBUS'S SCOTLAND is the perfect gift for anyone interested in Scotland or in the novels of Ian Rankin.

When a young woman is found unconscious at the wheel of her car, evidence at the scene suggests this was no ordinary crash. Especially when it turns out her boyfriend is the son of the Scottish Justice Minister and neither of them is willing to talk to the police. Meanwhile, John Rebus is back on the force, albeit with a big demotion and an even larger chip on his shoulder. A new law has been passed allowing the Scottish police to re-prosecute old crimes and a thirty-year-old case is being reopened, with Rebus and his team from back then suspected of corruption and worse. Known as 'the Saints', his colleagues swore a bond of mutual loyalty on something called 'the Shadow Bible'. But with Malcolm Fox as the investigating officer - and determined to use Rebus for his own ends - the crimes of the past may not stay hidden much longer. With political turmoil threatening to envelop Scotland, who really are the saints and who the sinners? And can the one ever become the other?

The iconic Ian Rankin returns with a new Detective John Rebus novel - this year's essential must-read bestseller.

Philip Marlow, Chandlerov Večný detektív, rieši prípad vydierania. Počas vyšetrovania odhaľuje zložitú sieť zločinnosti spojenej s obchodom s drogami, hazardnými hrami, pašeráctvom a vraždami.

'Beggars Banquet' is a collection of short stories from Ian Rankin. In 1997 he was awarded the Macallan Gold Dagger for Fiction for 'Black and Blue'. His subsequent Rebus novels have all been international bestsellers.

F the truth's in the shadows, get out of the light... Lawyer Bobby Carter did a lot of work for the wrong type of people. Now he's dead and it was no accident. He's left behind his share of enemies, but who dealt the fatal blow? DC Jack Laidlaw's reputation precedes him. He's not a team player, but he's got a sixth sense for what's happening on the streets. As two Glasgow gangs go to war, Laidlaw needs to find out who got Carter before the whole city explodes.

Edinburgh is a city steeped in history and tradition, a seat of learning, of elegant living, known as the 'Athens of the North'. But that isn't all. The city's flip-side is a city of grudges, blackmail, violence, greed and fear - where past and present clash and old wounds fester. In any year Detective Inspector John Rebus can expect gang warfare, murder, assault and battery at the very least. In this collection he investigates the hanging of a student actor during the Festival, an arson attack on a bird watcher and the witnessing of an apparent miracle...

From the iconic Number One bestseller Ian Rankin, comes one of the must-read books of the year: A SONG FOR THE DARK TIMES.

For readers unfamiliar with the blistering plots and language of Ian Rankin's longer works, this special edition novella is the perfect opportunity to get to know Rankin and his unforgettable creation, Inspector John Rebus. For longtime Rebus fans, it is an opportunity to follow him as he explores a subplot from his most recent outing, Dead Souls. When his high-school sweetheart calls him out of the blue, Rebus agrees to track down her missing son, who was last seen at a bar owned by some shady mob-linked gangsters. His pursuit takes him through an Edinburgh beyond the tartan tearooms and cobbled streets of the tourist brochures, a modern city boasting a variety of criminals and their victims. As Rebus contemplates the lurking immortality of his own city, Rankin offers readers page-turning suspense and astonishing literary grace.

The stage debut for the legendary detective John Rebus in this brand new, original story by Ian Rankin, written alongside the award-winning playwright Rona Munro.

Ian Rankin has amassed an incredible portfolio of short stories, which all share the best qualities of his phenomenally popular novels. Now his two critically acclaimed short story collections - A GOOD HANGING and BEGGARS BANQUET - come together in one volume, along with ATONEMENT - a new Rebus story, written especially for this collection. A GOOD HANGING - Twelve Inspector Rebus mysteries, including the hanging of a student during the Edinburgh Festival, a gruesome arson attack, and the apparent witnessing of a miracle. Step off the tourist trail and into the macabre heart of Rebus's Edinburgh. BEGGARS BANQUET - Ranging from suburban murders to the sinister workings of a serial killer's mind, here are twenty-one tales all bearing the hallmark of great crime writing. Included are seven Inspector Rebus mysteries, and the Dagger award-winning story 'Herbert in Motion'. ATONEMENT - When Rebus comes to the aid of an old friend, he uncovers some hard-to-swallow truths about life, and death, at a local home for the elderly.

A shot rings out, the woman dies instantly. But she was not alone on the steps of the London hotel. A number of other people could also have been the intended target of the invisible sniper. But the assassin, Michael Weston, knows he has carried out his assignment successfully. One mistake was enough, a long time ago, when a young American girl had accidentally received the fatal bullet. After all those years, the father of the dead girl still had a private eye named Hoffer on a permanent retainer to track him down. Every time Weston completed a job, he knew Hoffer would not be far behind. But why had the police been on the scene so quickly? Weston has to find out ? even if it means coming face to face with Hoffer . . .

Bombs are exploding in the streets of London, but life seems to have planted more subtle booby-traps for Miles Flint. Miles is a spy. His job is to watch and to listen, then to report back to his superiors, nothing more. The job, affording glimpses into the most private lives of his victims, appeals to Miles. He doesn't lust after promotion, and he doesn't want action. He wants, just for once, not to botch a case. Having lost one suspect - with horrific consequences - Miles becomes too involved with another, a young Irishwoman. His marriage seems ready to crumble to dust. So does his home. But Miles is given one last chance for redemption - a trip to Belfast, which quickly becomes a flight of terror, murder and shocking discoveries. But can the voyeur survive in a world of violent action?

Pursued by three obsessed detectives, an assassin known as Witch undertakes an assignment with global ramifications that forces those who are investigating her to follow leads within the highest ranks of international law and finance.

Mike Mackenzie is a self-made man with too much time on his hands and a bit of the devil in his soul. He is looking for something to liven up the days and settles on a plot to rip-off one of the most high-profile targets in the capital - the National Gallery of Scotland. So, together with two close friends from the art world, he devises a plan to lift some of the most valuable artwork around. But of course, the real trick is to rob the place for all its worth whilst persuading the world that no crime was ever committed...

HELLBLAZER's John Constantine must become part of HAUNTED PALACE--a closed-set reality game show (think BIG BROTHER) in order to deal with a supernatural murder of one of the contestants. He enters as a 'surprise' contestant and meets the other participants, learning that they all have secrets and that one of them must be 'channeling' poltergeists and/or be the murderer. However, John soon learns that he is in fact in a game-show which is being broadcast only to the denizens of Hell, who have chosen him to be the next contestant. Now he has to figure out who's the killer but also how to escape with his soul in one piece.

The book that began Ian Rankin's phenomenal career. Mary Miller had always been an outcast. Burnt in a chemical mix as a young girl, sympathy for her quickly faded when the young man who pushed her in died in a mining accident just two days later. From then on she was regarded with a mixture of suspicion and fascination by her God-fearing community.Now, years later, she is a single mother, caught up in a faltering affair with a local teacher. Her son, Sandy, has fallen in love with a strange homeless girl. The search for happiness isn't easy. Both mother and son must face a dark secret from their past, in the growing knowledge that their small dramas are being played out against a much larger canvas, glimpsed only in symbols and flickering images - of decay and regrowth, of fire and water - of the flood.

THE CLASSIC LOST THRILLER FROM THE ICONIC NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER * * * * * It always starts with a small lie. That's how you stop noticing the bigger ones. After his friend suspects something strange going on at the launch facility where they both work - and then goes missing - Martin Hepton doesn't believe the official line of "long-term sick leave"... Refusing to stop asking questions, he leaves his old life behind, aware that someone is shadowing his every move. The only hope he has is his ex-girlfriend Jill Watson - the only journalist who will believe his story. But neither of them can believe the puzzle they're piecing together - or just how shocking the secret is that everybody wants to stay hidden... A gripping, page-turning suspense masterclass - available in print for the first time in nearly thirty years. * * * * * 'Rankin is a master storyteller' Guardian 'Great fiction, full stop' The Times 'Ian Rankin is a genius' Lee Child 'One of Britain's leading novelists in any genre' New Statesman 'A virtuoso of the craft' Daily Mail 'Rankin is a phenomenon' Spectator 'Britain's No.1 crime writer' Mirror 'Quite simply, crime writing of the highest order' Express 'Worthy of Agatha Christie at her best' Scotsman

The follow up to the bestselling crime collection Murder under the Christmas Tree

"My dad used to say to me, 'Try to keep a cool head and a warm heart'. At least I think it was my dad. I don't really remember him." Gravy worked in the graveyard - hence the name. He was having a normal day until his friend Benjy turned up in a car Gravy didn't recognise. Benjy had a bullet hole in his chest, but lived just long enough to ask Gravy to hide him and look after his gun. Gravy had looked after things for Benjy before, but never a gun. When Gravy looked in the car he found blood, a balaclava and a bag stuffed with money. Gravy's not too bright but he wants to help his friend. So Gravy finds himself caught up in the middle of a robbery gone wrong, a woman who witnessed a murder, and some very unpleasant men who will do anything to get back the money Benjy stole...

A short story first published in A Good Hanging and other stories.

The protagonist remains a complex character, embodying a blend of sharp wit and endearing flaws. His curmudgeonly nature adds depth to his personality, making him both relatable and intriguing. The narrative likely explores themes of resilience and human connection through his interactions and experiences, offering readers a compelling journey that balances humor with introspection.

The must-have jigsaw puzzle from the iconic Number One bestseller Ian Rankin featuring references to every single Rebus novel to date in a gorgeously detailed illustration by Barry Falls!