"Con las manos en los bolsillos, Rebus se volvió hacia Cafferty. Ahora eran hombres mayores, de una constitución y un pasado similares. Si estuvieran sentados en un pub, un mirón podría confundirlos con dos amigos que se conocen desde el colegio. Pero su vida contaba una historia distinta"--
John Biblia aterrorizó a Glasgow en los años 60 y 70, cuando asesinó a tres mujeres que había conocido en una sala de baile; asesinatos por los cuales nunca pudieron detenerlo. Ahora, Johnny Biblia, como lo han bautizado los medios de comunicación, parece matar para apropiarse de la gloria del legendario asesino. Son cuatro los casos que el inspector, John Rebus, relaciona y que aparentemente conducen al depravado asesino. La descripción que Ian Rankin hace de los personajes, escenas y estados de animo tienen una precisión y autenticidad difícil de superar. Con un estilo ágil y cargado de humor sutil, el autor transmite el hedor genuino de los bajos fondos de la ciudad. Su prosa vibrante y su especial manera de mantener la intriga hacen de Black and Blue una novela policiaca excepcional. Sin duda, perdurara como un hito en su genero.
Un accidente de tráfico en el culo del mundo. Implicados: la heredera de un magnate londinense y el hijo de un ministro, adalid de la secesión escocesa. Justo cuando el país se parte en dos ante el referéndum para la independencia. Algo en la escena no cuadra, y el veterano John Rebus, recién vuelto al cuerpo de policía, se pone a investigar. Al tiempo, la fiscalía reabre un caso feo de hace treinta años, en el que Rebus y su antigua cuadrilla, autodenominados los “Santos”, tuvieron mucho que ver. Aquella vieja división de policías juraron silencio sobre “la Biblia de las Tinieblas” y ahora se han convertido en sospechosos.
Rebus is handling four cases to catch a killer linked to Bible John while facing an internal inquiry and media scrutiny over a miscarriage of justice. With his reputation on the line, one mistake could lead to dire consequences, including losing his job or worse.
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.
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.
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
