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Mortal Causes (Hardcover)

by Ian Rankin (Author)

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Hardcover: 278 pages
Publisher: Orion (Aug 11 1994)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1857979389
ISBN-13: 978-1857979381

Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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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?

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From behind bars, an Irish paramilitary gangster vows revenge when his son is brutally tortured and murdered, luring Inspector John Rebus into the killing fields of Northern Ireland to prevent a bloodbath. 10,000 first printing. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Rankin at his finest, July 1 2004

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This review is from: Mortal Causes: A Detective John Rebus Novel (Mass Market Paperback)

I have to admit that I am an Ian Rankin junkie. I have never been much of a murder-mystery devotee, but Rankin has a way with drama and putting characters together within the Edinburgh context that is exceptional. Mortal Causes is one of my favorite Rankin mysteries because it breaks away from many of his typical roles. Inspector Rebus is not called on the carpet, as usual, he is hard on the case, and we have the chance to see a bit of his own personal history. This novel is an 'easy read' and I found it thoroughly delightful.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Nice Yarn, May 13 2004

By	Charles Miller (San Jose, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Mortal Causes: A Detective John Rebus Novel (Mass Market Paperback)

It's a good thing that Inspector Rebus is so smart. Otherwise, drinking too much and losing every fight he gets into would surely do him in. When a brutally murdered body turns up during the Edinburgh Festival, Rebus starts our tour of the city's seamier underside. There are more than enough additional murders, beatings, pubs, slums, betrayals, and manipulations to satisfy any mystery fan. The story is taut, well-paced, and peopled by memorable, well-developed characters. Although there was a bit too much impenetrable British slang for my taste, it certainly adds credibility and color to the tale. Pour yourself a single-malt, sit back, and enjoy the ride.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Troubles In Edinburgh, Jun 28 2001

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After a particularly gruesome murder is discovered during Edinburgh's Fringe Festival, Inspector John Rebus is seconded to the elite Scottish Crime Squad. The reason for this is that aspects of the murder make it appear that a terrorist group was responsible and Rebus's previous SAS experience would come in handy. The investigation takes him from his home base to the villages of rural Scotland and across to Belfast and back again.

Throughout the book, the Catholic versus Protestant problem is continually raised, comparing Scotland to the Troubles in Northern Ireland and suggesting that the same uprising could be imminent. While the characters were discussing terrorist organisations there were enough three letter acronyms being bandied about to make me think I might have stumbled into a Microsoft manual.

Once again we are treated to the bare bones of Edinburgh's back streets and dingy estates that have fallen into ruin. Rebus is as inscrutable and removed from his fellow officers as ever, yet, at least for me, he is becoming more and more likable. I feel this series is getting more and more enjoyable with every book I read, this one is no exception.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A good detective story, rich in details
I read this book after returning from 2 weeks in Scotland. Rankin is an excellent writer with a good eye for detail. Read more

Published on Sep 16 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Rankin's best John Rebus mystery to date!
I only discovered Ian Rankin's John Rebus mysteries quite recently and have read through all those available in a relatively short time. Read more

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