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A dissident Russian poet is found dead, and a delegation of Russian businessmen arrives in town. DI Rebus and DS Siobhan Clarke believe this is more than a random attack, and a brutal assault on a local gangster puts Rebus in the frame.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 496 pages
Publication date: 12 July 2018
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

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Sometimes, murder appears to be the simple solution. This gripping Rebus novel, written by the acclaimed No.1 bestselling author of A SONG FOR THE DARK TIMES, showcases the brilliance of Britain's top crime writer, Ian Rankin. Rankin is widely regarded as a genius, akin to Lee Child, and his works have captivated readers worldwide. In this novel, a seemingly straightforward mugging takes a dark turn, leading to the murder of a dissident Russian poet. Simultaneously, a delegation of Russian businessmen arrives in town, making it crucial for the case to be swiftly resolved, efficiently, and with minimal public attention. However, DI Rebus and DS Siobhan Clarke, driven by their intuition, suspect that this is more than a random attack. After a particularly gruesome second killing, they are convinced that there is a deeper plot at play. Then, a brutal and premeditated assault on a local gangster places Rebus directly in the spotlight, and his survival may be in jeopardy as he struggles to unravel the mystery and bring the perpetrators to justice. Prepare to be engrossed in a suspenseful and intricate tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.

Weight: 346g
Dimension: 193 x 125 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781409176640