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The Naming of the Dead

The number one bestselling series that inspired BBC One’s REBUS

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The Naming of the Dead

By: Ian Rankin
Narrated by: James Macpherson
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A murder has been committed - but as the victim was a rapist, recently released from prison, no one is too concerned about the crime. That is, until Detective Inspector John Rebus and DS Siobhan Clarke uncover evidence that a serial killer is on the loose...

When Rebus also starts looking into the apparent suicide of an MP, he is abruptly warned off the case, not least because the G8 leaders have gathered in Scotland, and Rebus's bosses want him well out of the way. But Rebus has never been one to stick to the rules, and when Siobhan has a very personal reason for hunting down a riot cop, it looks as though both Rebus and Clarke may be up against their own side...

Read by James Macpherson

(p) 2014 Orion Publishing Group©2006 John Rebus Ltd Crime Crime Fiction Detective Fiction Mystery Police Procedural Suspense Thriller & Suspense Traditional Detectives Murder
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Great story line. Like how Siobhan is coming in to her own. Love James Macpherson's narration.

A Brilliant Listen

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Ian Rankin is undoubtedly amongst the greatest writers of our times and James Macpherson brings Rebus and his Edinburgh to life in a totally believable way. I have been a fan since Ian Rankin's first book 'Knots & Crosses' and can find no fault in any of the following 24 books. Well done Ian, 'The Naming of the Dead' is every bit as insightful and engaging as any other book in your wonderful Rebus series.

What a wonderful series

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Hooked all the way through and, as always, James McPherson's reading was exceptionally good. What will I do when finished!

Another masterpiece!

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The Rebus series with James MacPherson narrating never fail to entertain. Great storylines an believable characterisations.

Excellent as always

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Great multi layered who/why dunnit - good unpredictable use of some the regular Rebus characters and as always brilliantly read - even the doggy English accents are less dodge - really enjoyed it

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