Saints of the Shadow Bible
Saints of the Shadow Bible
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
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Mystery & Crime Fiction•
British LiteratureEdinburgh, Scotland • 2010s
2014
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Saints of the Shadow Bible, a person named John Rebus is reinstated as a detective and faces an investigation that may uncover past police corruption linked to his former team, the "Saints." As another investigation unfolds involving a car accident, Rebus must navigate the complexities of his past and present to uncover the truth.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Gritty
Dark
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Saints of the Shadow Bible by Ian Rankin intricately links a modern murder mystery with past police corruption. Positively, the novel showcases Rankin's deft character development and engaging plot, with strong themes of loyalty and justice. However, some critics note it may not reach the suspenseful heights of earlier Rebus stories. Overall, it's a solid addition to the series.
Who Should Read Saints of the Shadow Bible?
Fans of gritty detective stories and complex characters like those in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson and The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith will enjoy Saints of the Shadow Bible. This book appeals to readers who appreciate crime fiction set in atmospheric locales with morally complex investigations.
26,715 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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389
Novel • Fiction
•
Mystery & Crime Fiction•
British LiteratureEdinburgh, Scotland • 2010s
2014
Adult
18+ years
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