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by Ian Rankin (Author) "A winter night, screaming out of Edinburgh ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Orion; New edition edition (5 Aug 1996)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0752804014
  • ISBN-13: 978-0752804019
  • Product Dimensions: 17.9 x 11.1 x 2.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 312,347 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Detective Inspector John Rebus is not a man easily intimidated, so when political heavyweights start to lean on the dour, moralistic Edinburgh detective to stop an investigation, Rebus doggedly digs in and follows the case as it moves from embezzlement to murder and finally to conspiracy at the highest level of government.

Bill Paterson has just the right gritty edge to his voice to produce a convincing portrayal of jaded Edinburgh copper, Rebus. In the course of his investigation, Rebus comes into contact with all levels of Edinburgh society and Paterson finds convincing, unobtrusive voices for all of them. His reading is clear, well-paced and totally absorbing throughout. (Running time approx 3 hours 20 minutes) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.



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Struggling through another Edinburgh winter Rebus finds himself sucked into a web of intrigue that throws up more questions than answers. Was the Lord Provost's daughter kidnapped or just another runaway? Why is a city councillor shredding documents that should have been waste paper years ago? And why on earth is Rebus invited to a clay pigeon shoot at the home of the Scottish Office's Permanent Secretary? Sucked into the machine that is modern Scotland, Rebus confronts the fact that some of his enemies may be beyond justice...
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Not the best but still pretty good, 20 Sep 2007
By KM (England) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Let It Bleed: An Inspector Rebus Novel (Paperback)
'Let it Bleed' is the seventh book in the Inspector John Rebus series, written by Ian Rankin and set it Edinburgh. The story begins with a high-speed car chase ending with the two teenagers in pursuit killing themselves. Then a few days later, a man who has been recently released from prison commits suicide in front of a councillor, who apparently has nothing to do with the victim at all. This takes Rebus onto an investigation into the corrupt world of Scottish politics and dodgy dealings.

I'm a big fan of Ian Rankin, especially his Inspector Rebus novels, and although 'Let it Bleed' isn't the best of the seventeen Rebus books (by a long shot), it is still a very enjoyable read and one that can be picked up and read fairly quickly. Anyone who has read a Rebus book before will be familiar with the gritty Edinburgh setting and Rebus's moody and agressive attitude and his obsessive behaviour towards his cases.

If it is your first time reading a Rankin/Rebus book, I perhaps wouldn't start with this one as it is a little slow and feels a bit like a series filler, but instead go with one of the best ones such as Knots & Crosses, Tooth & Nail, Black & Blue or Dead Souls. Still a very good read for fans of the series though.

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Another quality Rankin and Rebus thriller, 30 Aug 2001
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Rankin continues to churn out excellent novels, with the John Rebus series being the pick. This is another great Rebus novel that requires careful attention from start to finish. Blink and you'll miss a plot twist, or a hidden clue. The story is simple: Rebus unravels Edinburgh's underbelly of corruption - involving local government, the prison service, the police, and the Scottish Office - whilst his personal life unravels itself around him. If you've never read a Rebus novel, this one is a good introduction that will leave you feeling the need to read all the others.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A Deeper Look At Rebus, 20 Nov 2003
By Untouchable (Sydney, NSW Australia) - See all my reviews
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In this instalment of the Inspector John Rebus series, we are given a much deeper insight into Rebuses world, his life outside the police force, and how he’s dealing with the loneliness of living alone.

From the opening scene Rebus is involved in an all-out thrill ride of a chase through the streets of Edinburgh. Unfortunately for Rebus the chase doesn’t end well, although it has an even worse ending for the men he was chasing. A suicide soon after is linked to the original case and Rebus is soon chasing down clues and digging up dirt. When he’s warned off the case by influential men from both inside and outside the police force, his resolve is hardened and he redoubles his efforts, convinced that he must be onto something pretty big.

Just what it was he was on to was a little hard to decipher. Corruption in government departments is the bone that he latches onto and then he finds that he’s up against some pretty powerful customers. His job is on the line which means the world to him because as he points out, without his job, he’s nothing.

We get a very candid look into Rebuses life outside of the police force and realise that he’s not doing too well at this point. His realisation that he may have a drinking problem is highlighted by the admission that when he tries to sleep sober he is haunted by nightmares, so he ensures he has a few drinks before bed each night. There is also a disturbing reference to suicide in the book and the fact that Rebus has given it some thought was indicative of his current frame of mind.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Another astonishing read from Ian Rankin!
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