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Midnight and Blue

Ian Rankin (author)

Paperback Published on: 22/05/2025

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As Good as Ever

There is a line in the new book where Siobhan Clarke says of Rebus "There are aspects of prison life he quite likes- suddenly there's a shape to his days.... READ MORE

GM at Falkirk

Synopsis

The brand new John Rebus thriller from the iconic Number One bestseller Ian Rankin: one of the must-read books of the year.

John Rebus spent his life as a detective putting Edinburgh's most deadly criminals behind bars.

Now, he's going to join them...

In this tense, gripping game of cat and mouse, 'The King of Crime' (Express) returns to his much-loved creation, the inimitable John Rebus, as he faces a case unlike any other...

Publisher information

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
ISBN: 9781398709454
Number of pages: 352
Dimensions: 198 x 130 x 26 mm
Weight: 248g
Languages: English

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Unputdownable

Rebus is back! Though not where you'd expect him to be. Brilliant, twisted plot that kept me rapt until the end. A cracking read.

Gary

Compelling read

Welcome back John Rebus: you were missed. Midnight and Blue continues with John Rebus in prison HMP Edinburgh when one of the prisoners is brutally mur... READ MORE

Judy Odom

Right on form

One of the best Rebus. Cracking dialogue, Ian Rankine weaves the story, although there are a couple of questions about police procedure which I’m happy to... READ MORE

David Dawson

There's still plenty of life in the Rebus series

This is the latest John Rebus story, which was published last year. Rebus is in Edinburgh Prison, six months into a life sentence for killing Big Ger Caffe... READ MORE

Oundle Crime

Rankin back on top form

Having been a little disappointed with the previous book in the series, I hesitated before buying this, but I am glad I did. The story is really well pace... READ MORE

Latterdaylush

Dreary

Very slow and at times verging on tedious. I kept hoping for a bit of excitement, more pace and intrigue - but sadly I often found myself drifting away . ... READ MORE

Roger Harris

Good cop bad cop

It is an interesting read with Rebus on the inside and dealing with life in prison and being involved in the murder case.

William Dishington

Riveting

Scotland, prison, procedural, murders, missing-persons, friction, friends, frustration, law-enforcement, crime-thriller, suspense, unputdownable, gangsters... READ MORE

Janice Tangen

Well Done Ian

Another great rebus book. Loved every minute of it.

Claire Williamson

Rebus no.25

As a longtime reader of Rankin, I could be forgiven if I thought he was just going through the motions with yet another Inspector Rebus novel, but there is... READ MORE

Charles Whitmore

The Latest Rebus Book

I have read every one of the Rebus Books and almost all of his books - Midnight and Blue in my humble opinion is one of his best books ever - simply a joy ... READ MORE

Nick Tidder

Rebus is back!

It didn't take me long to read the latest Rebus book - as usual it was a great read. Set inside HMP Edinburgh there were plenty of twists to keep the story... READ MORE

John Miller

Welcome Return

Always a joy to read the latest Rankin/Rebus novel. In addition to the return of favourite characters (Siobhan and Malcolm Fox on the right side of the law... READ MORE

John Lewis

Rankin never disappoints!

Another Rankin winner. Setting Rebus in a different environment - but without losing any of his sass - was a master stroke. As ever, beautifully crafted... READ MORE

Diane Bignell

Brilliant read

Rebus keeps you on the edge your seat even when he is batting with the other side

Alistair Todd

Midnight and Blue

My most favourite writer ever!! Not used to having Rebus IN prison this book took a wee bit of getting used to, but IT IS TERRIFIC. All of Ian Rankin's ... READ MORE

Scotty (P J) Thomson

Love his books.

I have read all he has written and loved each one. Being Edinburgh born and bred, I am also familiar with many of the locations Rankin writes about. Great ... READ MORE

ben highley

Great Read

This was a great read! It had been a while since I had read a Rebus book but when I saw this one before Christmas I just knew I needed to read it. Excell... READ MORE

Fiona Sharp

Rebus in unfamiliar territory

At the end of A Heart Full of Headstones John Rebus looked to be in trouble. He had smothered Big Ger Cafferty with a cushion trying to scare him. Big Ger ... READ MORE

Peter Fleming

Midnight and Blue

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