This is the first "Rebus" book and isn't as good as the others that I've read. It seems a little seedier than the later books and lacking in the clever, witty dialogue present in them. I suppose this is to do with Ian Rankin's development as a writer. The book starts slow bout then picks up the pace towards the end into a thrilling climax. The story is quite simple hasn't got as many storylines interlinking as in the later Rebus novels. However it's still a good book and it fills in the gaps of John Rebus's past life in the army etc.
Further it comes with an introduction written by the author some years after the book was first published that is interesting. Originally Ian Rankin was going to kill off Rebus. Bet he and his fans are glad he didn't!
Further it comes with an introduction written by the author some years after the book was first published that is interesting. Originally Ian Rankin was going to kill off Rebus. Bet he and his fans are glad he didn't!
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