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    Resurrection Men

    Written by Ian Rankin

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    Inspector John Rebus has messed up badly this time, so badly that he's been sent to a kind of reform school for damaged cops. While there among the last-chancers known as "resurrection men," he joins a covert mission to gain evidence of a drug heist orchestrated by three of his classmates. But the group has been assigned an unsolved murder that may have resulted from Rebus's own mistake. Now Rebus can't determine if he's been set up for a fall or if his disgraced classmates are as ruthless as he suspects. When Detective Sergeant Siobhan Clarke discovers that her investigation of an art dealer's murder is tied to Rebus's inquiry, the two-protÈgÈ and mentor-join forces. Soon they find themselves in the midst of an even bigger scandal than they had imagined-a plot with conspirators in every corner of Scotland and deadly implications about their colleagues. With the brilliant eye for character and place that earned him the name "the Dickens of Edinburgh," Ian Rankin delivers a page-turning novel of intricate suspense.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHachette Audio
    Release dateFeb 24, 2015
    ISBN9781478985938
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    Resurrection Men
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    Ian Rankin

    Ian Rankin is the worldwide #1 bestselling writer of the Inspector Rebus books, including Knots and Crosses, Let It Bleed, Black and Blue, Set in Darkness, Resurrection Men, A Question of Blood, The Falls and Exit Music. He is also the author of The Complaints and Doors Open. He has won an Edgar Award, a Gold Dagger for fiction, a Diamond Dagger for career excellence, and the Chandler-Fulbright Award. He has been elected a Hawthornden Fellow, and received the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his contributions to literature. He graduated from the University of Edinburgh in 1982. He lives in Edinburgh, Scotland, with his wife and their two sons.

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    • 4/5
      What's better than one old, at the edge, renegade cop? Five of them in cop rehab. That's the elevator pitch for this Rebus installment. One of the better ones with the normal snoop here, a shot of malt beer there, get in trouble, get your colleague in trouble, have a hangover, repeat a hundred times, and then it ends. The trail is what's important, that and the relationships among the detectives and a select set of criminals (always including some cops.) Easy read and you get a look at some dreary Scottish landscapes, too
    • 5/5
      While in a reform school for cops, Inspector John Rebus joins a covert mission to gain evidence of a drug heist orchestrated by some of his classmates known as "Resurrection Men." The investigation threatens to uncover a secret Rebus has spent years trying to conceal, and before long Rebus finds himself in the thick of a scandal with men who have no problem spilling blood to get what they want.You can't help but love John Rebus! He tries so hard to do the right thing but always seems to end up with egg on his face. This was another great Rebus read with unique characters and an excellent complex plot. These books are great to read one after another as you can't get enough of Rebus. Ian Rankin makes you feel like you are in Edinburgh along with all these characters. Siobhan has turned out to be a great sidekick for Rebus and she is starting to sound just like Rebus. I love it! I'm now looking forward to reading the next book in the series and I would highly recommend this book to those who like gritty police procedurals.
    • 5/5
      This is a good typical Rebus novel never fails to impress Rebus is sent to rehab for bad coppers he needs to uncover what 3 other bad boy Polis men are up too. Clever book and Rebus solves the case in the end. The case is the murder of an Edinburgh Art dealer.
    • 3/5
      I've liked Ian Rankin's other Rebus books. I even like the TV shows, both the one with the younger Rebus and the one with the older Rebus. For some reason, though, I just couldn't get into this one. The pacing seemed slow and I had a difficult time keeping track of who was who.
    • 4/5
      Synopsis: Rebus gets fed up with Gill and throws a cup of tea at her. This lands him in a group of other police who are going through retraining. However, this is just a cover for him to find out if three of the men stole money from a criminal. Siobhan is becoming more like Rebus and wonders if the job is worth what she's giving up.Review: Most of this book was good. There were some draggy parts. It did tie up some loose ends.
    • 4/5
      This absorbing entry in Ian Rankin's series of Rebus detective novels rings true on every level. After biffing a mug of tea at his chief, DCS Gill Templar, John Rebus has been sent to the Tulliallan Police College for some remedial instruction in teamwork. At Tulliallan he is teamed with a group of officers of similar rank and experience who have also committed various infractions or lost the knack of playing nice with others. Early on, however, we learn that Rebus is actually working undercover, his assignment: to obtain incriminating evidence against some cops suspected of being dirty. But along the way Rebus begins to suspect that he is walking into a trap, and that the real object of the investigation are his own morally questionable past actions. The plot of Resurrection Men is labyrinthine, filled with danger, seedy characters, betrayal, narrow passageways, dark corners and late-night encounters. As we've come to expect, Edinburgh and environs play a major role in the story. Ian Rankin excels in using the ancient city to set tone and establish atmosphere. The 13th in the series, Resurrection Men delivers everything we've come to expect from Ian Rankin and does it in gripping fashion. A hugely satisfying reading experience.
    • 3/5
      I was told this was a little different from other Rebus mysteries, so as this is the only one I've read so far, take it with a grain of salt?
      I really liked the way the while story was nailed to a place and time: the old case from 1995 was 6 years old, and there were references to the time, the news, the neighborhoods, the passage of that time-- all very well done.
      The story itself felt a bit of a muddle by the end, since there was so much doubt and conniving that I wasn't sure who'd crossed whom, and I was more concerned with following the fast pace than with understanding the veiled references of revenge or whatever. But maybe that's my reading style more than the author's intent.
      A good read, an entertaining trip to Edinb'ro', and an intro to one of the most popular police inspectors around...
    • 4/5
      When nearing the end of this book, I didn't realize that there would be a series of very short, action packed chapters. I'm beginning to find out that Ian Rankin tries to flavor his formula differently. The author likes to discuss about pubs, the weather, cigarettes, music (there's a mention of some movie but only once). If Rebus hadn't been a DI, he would have been amazed at all the action taking place in his life. Since he solves cases for a living, such events don't seem out of place. Goes with the territory. I've never seen an author quite like Rankin for making a mystery desultory, and its solving, mundane. The story of corrupt cops was a nice departure, the recurrent mob boss was present as usual. I just didn't get to know who wrote messages for DS Clarke. I also found the platonic romance of Jean and Rebus cute. Altogether a very satisfactory read.
    • 5/5
      This book is definitely a winner. Classic John Rebus, and an excellent book in this wonderful series. This is book number 13 in the series, but it is also a good book for anyone to begin with if they want to sample this series. But I must warn those new dabblers, that this series is seriously addictive. Rebus is always in trouble with the higher-ups so it's not a surprise to find him sent to a retraining group to learn how to be a team player. And it's not a surprise to find out that he got himself sent to this purgatory because of an act of anger which he inflicted on his superior officer. Rebus and five other edge of the fringe cops are living and training together. All of them have flouted authority for most of their careers, and for their sins, have been sent to the police college for some intermediary help to get them back into the mainstream. As a group they are asked to solve an unsolved cold case, and then that's when things get interesting for John Rebus. It's an old case of his that they're working on, and he has some secrets from the case that he doesn't want to get out. But the other five officers also have secrets of their own, and everyone is working to keep his own secrets buried so they will never see the light of day. Of course it doesn't stop there for John. Secrets to him are like an elixir that he must try to uncover, and he always finds himself in dangerous territory once he's on a case. And he has a habit of bringing Siobhan Clarke into the fray with him. I could go on, but I don't want to ruin all the fun for those who haven't read this book yet. And fun it is. This is a wonderful, galloping, page-turner of a book. I loved every minute of it.
    • 4/5
      Great mystery. Rebus is sent to a remedial police academy for misfits. Loved it.
    • 4/5
      Another solid outing for everyone's favourite slightly rumpled, dissolute & clever DI. Rebus is sent back to the academy for retraining. It's the last stop on the career ladder for officers who have attitude problems or don't play well with others. Normally, he'd fit right in but this time he's a plant. Several of his classmates are suspected of helping themselves to the spoils of a drug war but the higher-ups have never been able to find the evidence they need. Many have long suspected Rebus of being in the pocket of Big Ger Cafferty & the brass is hoping his reputation will allow him to get close to the bent cops.
      Back in Edinburgh, new DS Siobhan Clarke has a murder case on her hands. A local art dealer has met his maker & due to his lifestyle, the threads of the investigation stretch out in all directions. She has to take a hard look at sauna houses, galleries, artists, taxi companies & Big Ger, himself. The pressure is on & having a new junior partner, the return of an old colleague & no Rebus aren't helping. And soon there are more bodies.
      Rebus allows her to think he's actually been sent for "resurrection". As they compare notes, common names start to pop up in both investigations & it's clear they're each dealing with different parts of one big mess. As for playing well with others, well...in the end, they only trust each other & Rebus pays a high price.
      If you're a fan of this series you don't need this review. You'll pick it up because it's Rebus. He has become one of the most popular & venerated fictional characters for a reason. Reading these books by Rankin is one of the few sure bets out there. He's just that good. The characters he creates always feel like they're flesh & blood & following the reoccurring ones make each book required reading. You get invested in these people & their lives are never static. Their relationships, positions & jobs are always evolving, mirroring real life. The dialogue is tight, witty & each character has a distinctive voice.
      The plot is intricate & impossible to guess 'til it clicks into place in the final few pages. As usual, it's not only about the current cases but ghosts from previous ones reappear to complicate things. We know Rebus has always coloured outside the lines & some of his past actions threaten to come to light, actions that would not only skupper his undercover work but result in criminal charges. He has to wonder who they're trying to get the dirt on...him or the cops they sicced him on. If he didn't know better, he'd worry about being paranoid. It's a good thing, he jokes to a colleague, that not only does he know where all the bodies are buried but has the photos to prove it.
      But that's Rebus. Not the most strictly ethical man you'll ever meet but one you'd want in our corner. Typically well plotted, paced & intriguing, this is compulsive reading & you'll resent having to put it down.
    • 2/5
      Another bloody Rebus. Rankin is so cravenly self conscious. The writing is so irritating, I might have half wished that Rebus succumb to his wounds in this one. Yuk.
    • 4/5
      An interesting mystery with the inner skirmishes in Scotland police department depicted realistically.A story of rogue cops,double crossing,loyalty,shady characters,all these make it an interesting read.The pace do drop at some places but you have to be patient and the novel at the end do not disappoint.
    • 5/5
      Rebus has misbehaved and been sent away for "retraining." Or is the retraining for another purpose altogether? And is anyone ever going to let Rebus know what is actually going on? Rankin's dialogue is usually top-notch, but it really shines in this installment of the series - the police banter might as well be verbatim quotes from actual cops and "the boys" sometimes had me in stitches, even though the subject matter was quite serious. Great mystery, great descriptions, great characters - quite possibly my favorite of the series.
    • 3/5
      I violated one of my basic rules of neurosis by skipping FIVE books in the Inspector Rebus series. I suffered for it too, by this vague feeling that there were things I had missed out on. It isn’t Rankin’s fault: he purposely designs his books so that each can stand alone. I skipped ahead to this book, number thirteen in the series, because I have other fish to fry, and because this particular book won the 2004 Edgar Award for best mystery novel. Resurrection Men begins at Tulliallan, the Scottish Police College, where Rebus has been sent with five other miscreants for insubordination. “Tulliallan,” Rankin writes, “was their last-chance saloon. They were here to atone, to be resurrected.” We know something is up, however, because we can guess Rebus wouldn’t mean to throw a tea mug at his supervisor Gill Templar, since they used to be in a relationship and have remained close. Plus, the blurb on the back of the book gives it all away by telling us it’s a ruse so that Rebus can do undercover work. Why, why, why must book blurbers be so blabby? In any event, Rebus is to try and ferret out if the others in his “detention hall” are actually “bent,” or dirty cops. To find out, he must revisit some old, unsolved cases, and take on some rather nasty characters. And he must make what he considers to be a pact with the devil, denying himself (as he says) his own chance for the more important resurrection when his life is over.Simultaneously, or in alternate chapters to be exact, Rebus’s colleague and apparent heir when he retires, the very likeable Detective Sergeant Siobhan (pronounced Shiv-awn) Clarke, continues her work on a case with which the two of them were involved before this special assignment came up. Rebus and Siobhan confer regularly by telephone, and it soon dawns on them that their missions are converging. And as they get closer to the truth, they also become targets. (Of course.)Evaluation: The plot is complex with lots of characters, but there is plenty of explanation and cross-referencing, so that even I could follow – without a notepad! - who was who and what was going on. I wasn’t blown away by this book, but felt it to be a solid contribution to the genre.
    • 4/5
      Book barrels along, grabbing the reader. The ending is definitely not expected. Seems a bit abrupt.
    • 5/5
      You know that a book is a good read when you find yourself slowing down as the denouement approaches. Part of me wished to race to the end of this super tome, whilst another part ached with disappointment as the number of pages remaining was gradually reducing.For me, Rankin gets his books right: the stories are far fetched, the coincidences too numerous and tenuous for words but, the characters are eminently believable. This far into the series, I know John Rebus, Siobhan Clarke et al. Just like real people, they can surprise me, but when you think about their character, everything they do is consistent. Rankin is amongst the best authors that I have discovered in respect of character growth. Each figure evolves at their own rate through the series.In this book, we see Siobhan newly promoted to DS and beginning to question the role of Watson to Rebus' Holmes. So many authors would have handled this in a cack handed style with stand up fights and the two becoming deadly enemies. Rankin simply lets them grow; still admiring each other, but particularly in Clarke's case, growing into an individual.The story gets last place in this review because, whilst it never seems strained whilst in the reading, I know that my précis will sound unrealistic. The resurrection Men, of the title, are last chancers - sent to a retraining course to try to make them 'team players'. Rebus, always a lost cause in this respect, is sent there for throwing a cup of tea at DCS Gill Templer but, he has been asked to do so by the Chief Constable who suspects police corruption: but, is it the group of officers with whom Rebus is retraining, or himself that is under investigation?
    • 3/5
      I had been wanting to read something by Ian Rankin for some time, as he seems to be one of Scotland's leading writers of mysteries. This book is said to be one of the best in his Inspector Rebus series, but I found it a bit of a slog. There doesn't seem to be much joy among Scottish police and detectives -- a life of work and drink.The atmosphere is urban and gritty, and very little fun.
    • 4/5
      An excellent book with plot twists and turns and two investigations merging into one another. While Rebus is at the training school for 're-training' Siobhan is running things very well in his absence.
    • 5/5
      Another great Rebus novel. This time he's sent for hilarious retraining at the Scottish Police College for blowing up at one-time lover DCS Gill Templar, where he uncovers corruption around the death of an Edinburgh art dealer.
    • 5/5
      The one where Rebus gats sent to be retrained at the Scottish Police College to teach him how to be a better team player. It doesn't work, apart from cooperating with Siobhan, but he still gets his man.
    • 5/5
      Highly recommend - character development is fantastic.