Standing in Another Man's Grave

By: Ian Rankin

Narrated by: James Macpherson

Length: 11 hrs and 24 mins

Publisher's summary

In book 20 of the series, John Rebus returns to investigate the disappearances of three women from the same road over 10 years.

For the last decade, Nina Hazlitt has been ready to hear the worst about her daughter's disappearance. But with no sightings, no body, and no suspect, the police investigation ground to a halt long ago, and Nina's pleas to the cold case department have led her nowhere.

Until she meets the newest member of the team: former Detective John Rebus.

Rebus has never shied away from lost causes - one of the many ways he managed to antagonize his bosses when he was on the force. Now he's back as a retired civilian, reviewing abandoned files. Necessary work, but it's not exactly scratching the itch he feels to be in the heart of the action.

Two more women have gone missing from the same road where Sally Hazlitt was last seen. Unlike his skeptical colleagues, Rebus can sense a connection - but pursuing it leads him into the crosshairs of adversaries both old and new.

Rebus may have missed the thrill of the hunt, but he's up against a powerful enemy who's got even less to lose.

On the 20th anniversary of Ian Rankin's first American publication comes an audiobook bursting with the vitality and suspense that made its author one of crime fiction's most dazzling stars. Standing in Another Man's Grave is the triumphant return of John Rebus, and a riveting story of sin, redemption, and revenge.

©2013 Ian Rankin (P)2012 Hachette

Rebus is back!

I was so excited when I saw that Ian Rankin was resurrecting John Rebus. This one was as good as the previous series which were uniformly excellent. I love the descriptions of Scotland and it's people, the story itself, and the narration was excellent.

Rebus at His Best!

As a long time Rebus fan, I was happy to see a "post-retirement" Rebus return. This latest entry is probably my favorite Rebus - a solid performance with all the right characters, an excellent mystery, and some nice twists along the way. Listening to this book was better than reading it as James Macpherson's voice was a pleasure - all the accents were exactly as they should have been, neither forced nor exaggerated. Five stars all around, a great listen and another hit from Ian Rankin.

Wonderful Story in Great Setting!

This is my first Ian Rankin audio book,and it was a fun listen. How have I missed Rankin for this long. I love a good mystery with great characters and setting. This fits the requirement perfectly. The trips through upper Scotland were as interesting as the mystery. I even did some internet searches of the places that were described so well. I also enjoy hearing the correct pronunciation of beautiful Gaelic words and places.

If I was a missing girl, I would want Detective John Rebus looking for me. He kept the momentum going even when other detectives wanted him out of the picture. He is an old-school detective with the Complaints Dept. following his every move. Ian Rankin must have a great sense of humor as I found that Rebus has some funny quips and comebacks throughout the book. The story is a straight mystery and not a thriller. The mystery was very interesting, but in the end, I felt the clues were not there to allow someone to figure it out themselves. With that said, I still loved the story and look forward to many Ian Rankin / John Rebus books in my future.

The narrator, James McPherson, has a beautiful sounding Scottish brogue. However, sometimes I had problems understanding the narration and had to listen to several chapters a second time. It was still enjoyable though.

Overall, listening to this audio book was a great experience.

Scotish accents Oboy!

Is there anything you would change about this book?

While the Scotish accents were authentic I believe, although I'm not Scotish, understanding what was being said by serval of the characters took 1/3 of the book to comprehend. I should have gotten the written version.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

No. Interferance due to not understanding character dialogue disrupted the plot flow

What three words best describe James Macpherson’s performance?

Good, if you are Scotish.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

Maybe

Any additional comments?

That's it.

Hooray! Rebus is back!

Thankfully, Ian Rankin has brought Rebus back from retirement, to the chagrin of his superiors and Rankin's newer protagonist, Inspector Malcom Fox. Fans of Rebus will not be disappointed. Those new to this series should go back and read/listen to earlier entries first. This audio production was excellent, portraying Rebus as a unique combination of Falstaff, Columbo, and Sam Spade with a Scottish accent.

A + great voice story plot characters

great narrative with accent of Scotland, good plot, awesome detail will download next book in series

Wisdom comes with age

If you could sum up Standing in Another Man's Grave in three words, what would they be?

everything is connected

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

pretty much, always wondering if "complaints" were going to give the detective a problem

Have you listened to any of James Macpherson’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

no

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

detective's connection with his daughter at the end

My favorite Rankin Rebus book yet!

Love them all but this one...boom! The twist 3/4 thru was especially great, did not see it coming. Just the right amount of character development, details of Edinburgh, Pitlochry, and Inverness plus great cop banter & office politics. Narration is my fave; McPherson narrated Rebus books are the only ones I buy. Of all the Rankin/Rebus stories this one seems like it would make the best movie or short series. Highly recommend.

Wrong Order

Should be read before Saints of the Shadow Bible. Makes a big difference for these last two books

Layered and Rich

Lovely addition to the Rebus series. slowly been consuming Ian's work. Sad that I'm catching up.