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Set in Edinburgh, this early Inspector Rebus novel follows Detective‑Inspector John Rebus as he investigates a case that pulls him back to a tightly knit group of old school friends. The plot unravels within the city’s underbelly, challenging the bonds of camaraderie and the boundaries of loyalty.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Ian Rankin
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📘 Saints of the Shadow Bible
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📘 Rather Be The Devil
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📘 The coroner's lunch
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In post‑Communist Laos, 72‑year‑old Dr. Siri Paiboun, newly appointed national coroner, uses his curiosity to investigate baffling murders while navigating a tense political landscape.

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