Many of the character names such as Poole, Carew are directly inspired by the classic novel. In his opening note, Rankin states that he was keen to get readers more closely connected to this Scottish link and so this second book was actually called Hyde and Seek for a working title. In the first novel Knots and Crosses, the book has a close link to the classic Scottish novel Jekyll and Hyde.
He lives in Edinburgh, Scotland, with his wife and their two sons.Scotland comes alive in this novel and has an interesting link to the city in which it is set. He graduated from the University of Edinburgh in 1982. He has been elected a Hawthornden Fellow, and received the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his contributions to literature. He has won an Edgar Award, a Gold Dagger for fiction, a Diamond Dagger for career excellence, and the Chandler-Fulbright Award. Jonathan Kellerman About the Author Ian Rankin is the worldwide #1 bestselling writer of the Inspector Rebus mysteries, including Knots and Crosses, Hide and Seek, Let It Bleed, Black and Blue, Set in Darkness, Resurrection Men, A Question of Blood, The Falls and Exit Music. The Boston Globe A novelist of great scope, depth, and power. The New York Times Book Review Ian Rankin, you cannot go wrong. San Francisco Chronicle A superior series. Rankin gives his inspector a refreshing personality. Review Quotes A police procedural for readers weary of those stuffy cops who lack a sense of humor and spirit. Strip Jack is a stellar entry in Ian Rankins Inspector Rebus series, which The New York Times calls A superior series. Now Rebus is on a new quest-to find a killer who holds all the cards. When Jacks flamboyant wife Elizabeth disappears, Rebus uncovers a full-house of orgies, drunken parties, an incestuous Pack of deceitful chums.and ultimately Elizabeths badly beaten body. Enter Detective John Rebus: he smells a set-up. When hes caught in a police raid on an Edinburgh brothel, his house of cards begins to topple. Book Synopsis Gregor Jack has it all: young, wealthy, and charming, hes a highly respected member of Parliament, with a beautiful wife-and a closet bursting with skeletons.
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