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Name: Hide And Seek A Detective John Rebus Mystery
Rating: 3.75 (4 reviews)
Author: Ian Rankin

📘 Hide And Seek A Detective John Rebus Mystery by Ian Rankin

In this English detective novel, Inspector John Rebus witnesses that a drug addict's death is not an accident but a deliberate murder. Set in Edinburgh, Scotland, the story follows Rebus as he digs into the case, confronting the realities of drug culture and police procedure. The narrative highlights Rebus's keen observational skills and his willingness to see beyond official explanations to uncover the truth.

First publish date: 1997

Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural

Authors: Ian Rankin

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