Rather Be the Devil
Ian Rankin
Retired
but without a hobby, and suffering from health problems is how we
find John Rebus in Rather Be the Devil.
As a result, his attention has been turned to a cold case that
happened in the 1970's when a wealthy socialite, Maria Turquand was
killed at the famous Caledonian Hotel in Edinburgh.
While examining the old case files, a seemingly unrelated local
gangster Darryl Christie is attacked outside his home. There are
several suspects and at least one has a connection to Anthony Brough,
an investment banker, currently missing, and whose Grandfather was
connected to the Maria Turquand case. Rebus is drawn into the
Christie case by way of knowing both the victim and the investigating
officers. But could there really be a connection that enables Rebus
to solve the 1970's cold case?
Rather
Be the Devil is a fantastic read
with twists and turns that meander all over Edinburgh. It's carefully
plotted, full of atmosphere and gripping as well. I found myself
barely able to put it down. While I have to admit I've been a fan of
the television version of Rebus for some time this is my first time
reading a novel by Ian Rankin. I don't know what took me so long to
read one but now that I have I can't wait to read more.
Thanks to Netgalley and Little, Brown and Company for allowing me to
read this book in exchange for an honest review.
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