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Standing in Another Man's Grave: A John Rebus Novel

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I almost decided to forgo buying this book. I am a big fan of Rebus but my dislike for Malcolm Fox matched it. Thankfully and no thanks, to the impression given in the description, there is very very little of Fox's character in this book. What a great story and I can't express how happy I am that Rebus is back. If you are like me and are concerned that Fox would be interacting with Rebus throughout the book, I am here to tell you that he is not. Buy the book, black out any mention of Fox, and you will get a lot more than your moneys worth in quality writing. Thank you Rankin, I missed him.

Rebus is back, and Ian Rankin is at the top of his game. What more is there to say, except this is one you should not miss. Great characterization. Great plot. Great writing.

Welcome back Rebus and Big Ger! Malcolm Fox is a great character as are the other boys from the Complaints Department but they are nowhere near as good as Rebus and his crowd. I hope that Rankin will not "kill off" the Rebus crowd just yet!

So glad to see Ian Rankin still has it in spades. One of the best from him in a while. More please!

Detective Inspector John Rebus has returned from a lengthy sabbatical, just in time to take up a baffling missing person's case in the misty hollows of the Scottish Highlands just outside of Inverness. Not everyone in CID is glad to see him back because they remember all to well that Rebus is his own boss and does not suffer fools gladly. While he takes on a cold case of a woman who has gone missing for years, his detective's nose takes in another ominous direction. While querying people about what they recall about this young woman's whereabouts, Rebus is about to discover that life can become dangerously complicated in a hurry, especially when one drives along the A9 into the mysterious haunts of an uninviting copse land in search of clues to the remains of the dead. I liked this novel because, once again, Rankin portrays his hero as someone who is not afraid to be offside when searching for the truth wherever it takes him. When reading Rankin, whether it be the first time or one of many times, be prepared for some very curious procedural innovations that show Rebus at his best when getting the bad guys to do his dirty work. His keen sense tells him that there has to be a reason why more and more women are going missing, and the answer probably lies within the local constabulary dating back a few years. Of course, he will have help but it is often the variety that only gets in the way of taking risks and getting results regardless of protocol. In the end, Rebus, as the canny old detective, wins out because he patiently and tirelessly lets the evidence take him where it must.

The retired Rebus is back , so is Cafferty, so here we go again.Rebus is called back from retirement as a consultant having mellowed not at all. I liked everything about this book except the ending which I thought was a bit weak. We hardly got to meet the killer. Enough left open that there will be more Rebus.. Hooray!.

Rebus came back, and a very good return it is. I enjoyed the complex plot and of course Ian's writing and storytelling style. Please, let's have more Rebus novels!

Standing in Another Man's Grave:
Still with Fox but much better than The Complaints; I really liked it a lot.

This mystery novel will give you a taste of Scotland while you search for a serial killer. You will visit pubs and sample local cuisine with likeable characters. Great for local colour and OK for a detective story.

And the the great surprise another Rebus book! Doesn't disappoint, would be too much of a fairy tale if Rebus cleaned up his lifestyle. Though I worry he's going to die before he can come out of retirement.