Midnight and Blue

Ian Rankin, the renowned Number One bestselling author, offers a gripping new John Rebus thriller that's a must-read this year. John Rebus has dedicated his life to locking up Edinburgh's most dangerous criminals, and now he finds himself among them. With familiar foes and newfound allies closing in, the seasoned detective faces the challenge of maintaining clarity in a blur of endless days and nights. The situation escalates when a murder occurs at midnight in a sealed cell, throwing a fresh mystery into Rebus's path. In a case where both prisoners and guards harbor hidden motives, Rebus finds himself without the support of a badge or authority, precariously navigating a perilous environment. He must track a killer in a place filled with those who have killed before.Ian Rankin's work consistently garners high praise. Lee Child calls him a genius, and the Daily Mail considers Rebus one of British crime fiction's finest characters alongside legends like Holmes and Poirot. The Guardian highlights how Rankin has transformed the crime genre, asserting that anything he writes is worth the read. The Express notes the joy of a new Rankin release, while the Spectator regards him as a remarkable phenomenon. The Scotsman likens his storytelling to Agatha Christie's best, and the Sunday Express and The Times laud him as the king of crime fiction and a creator of simply great fiction, respectively.