When a wealthy banker's daughter goes missing from Edinburgh University, Detective Inspector John Rebus has little to go on in his investigations. It's difficult to know whether she's dead or alive, whether she has been kidnapped or is simply on the run. Before long, however, Rebus has a hunch that there is more to this missing person's report than meets the eye.
His first clue is found in the student's home village: it is a carved wooden doll lain inside a six-inch coffin. When details emerge of the girl's involvement in an Internet role-playing game, DC Siobhan Clarke ventures into the lair of the Quizmaster, a place from which she will struggle to escape.
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"This is one of the books in the series that features John Rebus as a Detective Inspector in Edinborough. The charater is about as realistic as it gets in crime fiction. Fun to read with the culture and language of Scotland come right from the Scottish writer. I've read 4 so far and really like them!" — Jackie (4 out of 5 stars)
"This is one of the books in the series that features John Rebus as a Detective Inspector in Edinborough. The charater is about as realistic as it gets in crime fiction. Fun to read with the culture and language of Scotland come right from the Scottish writer. I've read 4 so far and really like them!"
" An excellent book. Inspector Rebus makes for a great hero, flawed but human and very believable.The way the author is able to blend characters, geography, mystery, & history is amazing. A strong mystery & thoroughly enjoyable read. "
" I have a bit of a weakness for Rankin's Rebus novels. Rebus works for me, as he's intelligent, damaged, broken down, and stubborn as hell. Rankin deserves a lot of respect, in my opinion. "
" This writer is currently Scotland's most famous. The crime stories he writes are based in Edinburgh. This book is the first I have read and I enjoyed it. I always like books that are set in towns that I know. As I read I was able to picture in my head exactly where the scene in the book was taking place. If you are looking for a new crime fiction author then I would recommend Rankin. "
" I liked this book because I wasn't able to figure out who had committed the murders and the ending was a surprise. It was a good read. "
" Probably the cleverest of the Rebus series. "
" This was the first Ian Rankin book I ever read. I simply loved his characters and their syntax. After reading this I delved into a number of his inspector rebus books and simply loved them. "
" I liked the unusualness of the little coffins and I especially enjoyed the introduction to how this story came about. Ian Rankin as always produces a well researched book, where one is able to recognise the settings, an enjoyable read. "
" My first Rebus novel. It was slow to start but picked up eventually. It was an entertaining enough for me to try another in the series. "
" I Continue to enjoy Rebus and his mates. This one didn't have some of his brooding introspection, but the crime, committed amidst a close Circle of society is chilling. "
" Oh another policeman who drinks too much and can't let a puzzle go. But the little coffin part was interesting. "
" My favourite of all his books - yes, I have read all of them! "
" This is an entertaining book. "
" this hits on all cylinders...very well done. "
" I saw the video of this one but the book is much better. "
" Excellent characterisation as always from Rankin. I loved the gritty realism. I read this is in less than a week while staying in Edinburgh for the festival - even more magical reading rankin and then spotting a road that he has used. "
" Another enjoyable Detective Rebus noval. This is the fourth one I have read. . "
" Inspector Rebus: Yes, another drunken and depressed policeman, but an endearing (and Scottish) one. "
" This was my first experience of John Rankin. It was an excellent read, with a lot of very interesting facts about the anatomists of Edinburgh. The story line is gripping, it is well written and moves fast, and the characterization is credible. "
" Great characters and setting in this Rebus tale. "
" Another fantastic read love insp Rebus and Siobhan Clarke, savoured every page, great plot and winding story, thank you Ian Rankin!! "
" rebus on form again ..i even got a killer right !! "
" Not as good as his others. "
" listened on a playaway. My first Rebus mystery. I enjoyed this one a lot. Will seek out additional Rebus books in the future. "
" Just couldn't get into it. I guess I like American detectives. "
" One of the best Rebus novels "
" The Falls is clothed in tension and [recent] historical events. Read on as Rankin games his way through an ex of Rebus' and the promise of a new love interest. "
" probably my favourite Ian Rankin so far "
" My favourite Ian Rankin book - the book that years ago made me start reading again after a long break away from books. "
Ian Rankin, a New York Times bestselling author, is the recipient of an Edgar Award, a Gold Dagger for fiction, and a Chandler-Fulbright Fellowship.
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