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Beggars Banquet

Beggars Banquet

CrimeMystery
Pages
374
Published
2002
Language
English

Synopsis

This collection of crime stories delves into the dark corners of human nature and the gritty underbelly of Edinburgh. From suburban murders to the intricate mind of a serial killer, and from a jaded cop to a hitman facing unexpected challenges, these tales explore the complexities of crime and justice. Featuring seven Inspector Rebus stories and the rare 'Death Is Not The End,' it offers a deep look into a city's soul and the blood-stained streets of its Old Town.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

DarkGrittyTense
Morally GreyAnti-Hero

Genres

Crime Mystery Thriller Police Procedural Short Stories Psychological Thriller

About the author

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Ian Rankin

Sir Ian Rankin (born 28 April 1960 in Cardenden, Fife, Scotland) is a Scottish crime writer best known for his Inspector Rebus novels, beginning with Knots and Crosses (1987). He studied at the University of Edinburgh, graduating in 1982, and has since written more than thirty novels, most set in and around Edinburgh. He was appointed OBE in 2002 for services to literature, received the Crime Writers' Association's Cartier Diamond Dagger for lifetime achievement in 2005, and was knighted in the...

Characters

Inspector RebusProtagonist
RebusProtagonist
All characters in Beggars Banquet