Inspector Rebus Series Audiobooks | ABRIDGED Series

Inspector Rebus

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Knots and Crosses: Inspector Rebus, Book 1

ABRIDGED
- by Ian Rankin
- Narrated By Bill Paterson
- Length: 3 hrs and 25 mins
- Release Date: 01-03-07
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Knots and Crosses: Inspector Rebus, Book 1

ABRIDGED (3 hrs and 25 mins)

By Ian Rankin

Narrated By Bill Paterson

Overall
(3)
Performance
(1)
Story
(1)

After the brutal abduction and murder of two young girls, now a third is missing, presumably gone to the same sad end. Detective Sergeant John Rebus, smoking and drinking too much, his own daughter spirited away by his estranged wife, is one of many policemen hunting the killer. Then, the messages begin: knotted string and matchstick crosses taunt Rebus with a puzzle only he can solve.
If you like British Murder Mysteries...

Reviewed on Feb 24 2012 by Barbara (Barrie, ON, Canada)

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Hide and Seek: Inspector Rebus, Book 2

ABRIDGED
- by Ian Rankin
- Narrated By Bill Paterson, Ian Rankin
- Length: 3 hrs and 30 mins
- Release Date: 01-02-09
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Hide and Seek: Inspector Rebus, Book 2

ABRIDGED (3 hrs and 30 mins)

By Ian Rankin

Narrated By Bill Paterson, Ian Rankin

Overall
(44)
Performance
(19)
Story
(17)

A junkie lies dead in an Edinburgh squat, spreadeagled, cross-like on the floor, between two burned-down candles, a five-pointed star daubed on the wall above. Just another dead addict - until John Rebus begins to chip away at the indifference, treachery, deceit and sleaze that lurks behind the facade of the Edinburgh familiar to tourists. Only Rebus seems to care about a death which looks more like a murder every day, about a seductive danger he can almost taste, appealing to the darkest corners of his mind.
skip the unabridged

If this is a good novel, the abrgdgement spoils it. I suspect the best part of the tale was in the details - otherwise it's bit of a tired plot.
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Reviewed on Oct 02 2011 by connie (Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada)

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Tooth and Nail: Inspector Rebus, Book 3

ABRIDGED
- by Ian Rankin
- Narrated By James Macpherson, Ian Rankin
- Length: 3 hrs and 56 mins
- Release Date: 03-03-08
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Tooth and Nail: Inspector Rebus, Book 3

ABRIDGED (3 hrs and 56 mins)

By Ian Rankin

Narrated By James Macpherson, Ian Rankin

Overall
(6)
Performance
(1)
Story
(1)

They call him the Wolfman - because he takes a nip out of his victims and because they found the first victim in the East End's lonely Wolf Street. But there's no urban predator that Rebus fears. When Scotland Yard are anxious to find the last serial killer on their patch they look north and soon Rebus is on his way south from the chill of Edinburgh to the rain of London.
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Strip Jack: Inspector Rebus, Book 4

ABRIDGED
- by Ian Rankin
- Narrated By James Macpherson, Ian Rankin
- Length: 6 hrs and 38 mins
- Release Date: 01-05-08
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Strip Jack: Inspector Rebus, Book 4

ABRIDGED (6 hrs and 38 mins)

By Ian Rankin

Narrated By James Macpherson, Ian Rankin

Overall
(4)
Performance
(1)
Story
(1)

Gregor Jack, MP, well-liked, young, married to the fiery Elizabeth - to the outside world a very public success story. But Jack's carefully nurtured career plans take a tumble after a "mistake" during a police raid on a notorious Edinburgh brothel.
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The Black Book: Inspector Rebus, Book 5

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- by Ian Rankin
- Narrated By James Macpherson, Ian Rankin
- Length: 3 hrs and 19 mins
- Release Date: 11-06-08
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The Black Book: Inspector Rebus, Book 5

ABRIDGED (3 hrs and 19 mins)

By Ian Rankin

Narrated By James Macpherson, Ian Rankin

Overall
(5)
Performance
(1)
Story
(1)

When a close colleague is brutally attacked, Inspector John Rebus is drawn into a case involving a hotel fire, an unidentified body, and a long forgotten night of terror and murder. Pursued by dangerous ghosts and tormented by the coded secrets of his colleague's notebook, Rebus must piece together the most complex and confusing of jigsaws. But not everyone wants the puzzle solved - perhaps not even Rebus himself.
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Mortal Causes: Inspector Rebus, Book 6

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- by Ian Rankin
- Narrated By James Macpherson
- Length: 3 hrs and 29 mins
- Release Date: 01-03-07
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Mortal Causes: Inspector Rebus, Book 6

ABRIDGED (3 hrs and 29 mins)

By Ian Rankin

Narrated By James Macpherson

Overall
(10)
Performance
(5)
Story
(5)

The last people to die in Mary King's Close had been plague victims. But that was in the 1700s. Now a body has been discovered, brutally tortured and murdered in Edinburgh's buried city. Inspector John Rebus, ex-army, spots a paramilitary link.
Complicated

Reviewed on Jul 25 2012 by MRS (Canada)

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Let It Bleed: Inspector Rebus, Book 7

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- by Ian Rankin
- Narrated By Bill Paterson
- Length: 3 hrs and 25 mins
- Release Date: 07-03-08
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Let It Bleed: Inspector Rebus, Book 7

ABRIDGED (3 hrs and 25 mins)

By Ian Rankin

Narrated By Bill Paterson

Overall
(8)
Performance
(4)
Story
(4)

Two boys hug and jump. One man blows his brains out and does his lady a last favour. Alone in his cell, another sets a ball rolling that may demolish a glittering career.
Authentic and well read Ian Rankin novel

Reviewed on Dec 07 2011 by Tobias (Sorø, Denmark)

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Black and Blue: Inspector Rebus, Book 8

ABRIDGED
- by Ian Rankin
- Narrated By James Macpherson
- Length: 3 hrs and 53 mins
- Release Date: 03-05-09
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Black and Blue: Inspector Rebus, Book 8

ABRIDGED (3 hrs and 53 mins)

By Ian Rankin

Narrated By James Macpherson

Overall
(1)
Performance
(0)
Story
(0)

Inspector John Rebus must disinter all four cases to nail just one killer who might just lead back to the infamous Bible John. And do it while facing the glare of an internal inquiry led by a man he has just accused of taking backhanders from Glasgow's Mr Big, and with TV cameras at his back investigating a miscarriage of justice. One mistake is likely to mean an unpleasant and not particularly speedy death or, worse still, losing his job.
only 3 chapters

I dont understand why there are only 3 chapters of the book when I have payed for the whole thing. Anyone have any clues???

Reviewed on Sep 14 2009 by Sheila (LimaPeru)

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The Hanging Garden: Inspector Rebus, Book 9

ABRIDGED
- by Ian Rankin
- Narrated By Bill Paterson, Ian Rankin
- Length: 3 hrs and 44 mins
- Release Date: 05-07-09
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The Hanging Garden: Inspector Rebus, Book 9

ABRIDGED (3 hrs and 44 mins)

By Ian Rankin

Narrated By Bill Paterson, Ian Rankin

Overall
(3)
Performance
(0)
Story
(0)

Detective Inspector John Rebus is buried under a pile of paperwork generated by his investigations into a suspected war criminal. But an escalating dispute between the upstart Tommy Telford and Big Ger Cafferty's gang gives Rebus an escape.
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Dead Souls: Inspector Rebus, Book 10

ABRIDGED
- by Ian Rankin
- Narrated By Bill Paterson, Ian Rankin
- Length: 3 hrs and 28 mins
- Release Date: 08-15-08
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Dead Souls: Inspector Rebus, Book 10

ABRIDGED (3 hrs and 28 mins)

By Ian Rankin

Narrated By Bill Paterson, Ian Rankin

Overall
(3)
Performance
(2)
Story
(2)

Stalking a poisoner at the local zoo, Inspector John Rebus comes across a paedophile taking pictures of children. When the social workers claim he is there for legitimate educational reasons, Rebus is faced with a dilemma - should he be outed to protect local kids or given a chance to start anew?
like listening to a telegram

I fill several hours a day with audiobooks, and from classics to cozies, I like to listen to series in order for character and story development. Unfo..Show More »

Reviewed on Oct 30 2011 by connie (Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada)

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Set in Darkness: Inspector Rebus, Book 11

ABRIDGED
- by Ian Rankin
- Narrated By James Macpherson
- Length: 6 hrs and 42 mins
- Release Date: 05-14-07
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Set in Darkness: Inspector Rebus, Book 11

ABRIDGED (6 hrs and 42 mins)

By Ian Rankin

Narrated By James Macpherson

Overall
(5)
Performance
(1)
Story
(1)

On a frosty winter's morning, DI John Rebus and a select group of colleagues are in the company of an expert archaeologist on a tour of Queensbury House, an ex-hospital about to house Her Majesty's parliament in Scotland, when they stumble across a mummified body secreted behind a wall.
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The Falls: Inspector Rebus, Book 12

ABRIDGED
- by Ian Rankin
- Narrated By James Macpherson
- Length: 6 hrs and 56 mins
- Release Date: 01-03-07
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The Falls: Inspector Rebus, Book 12

ABRIDGED (6 hrs and 56 mins)

By Ian Rankin

Narrated By James Macpherson

Overall
(3)
Performance
(1)
Story
(1)

A student has gone missing in Edinburgh - completely out of character. She's not just any student, though, but the daughter of extremely well-to-do and influential bankers. There's almost nothing to go on, until Detective Inspector John Rebus gets an unmistakable gut feeling that there's more to this than just another runaway spaced out on unaccustomed freedom, or worse. Two leads emerge: a carved wooden doll in a toy coffin, found in the student's home village, and an Internet role-playing game.
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Resurrection Men: Inspector Rebus, Book 13

ABRIDGED
- by Ian Rankin
- Narrated By James Macpherson
- Length: 6 hrs and 47 mins
- Release Date: 09-04-07
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Resurrection Men: Inspector Rebus, Book 13

ABRIDGED (6 hrs and 47 mins)

By Ian Rankin

Narrated By James Macpherson

Overall
(9)
Performance
(3)
Story
(3)

Rebus is off the case, quite literally. A few days into a murder inquiry following the brutal death of an Edinburgh art dealer, Rebus blows up at his superior, DCS Gill Templer, and is sent into purdah - which, in his case, means the Scottish Police College, sited on the edge of a village in central Scotland. Rebus has been sent there for "retraining". In other words, it's his Last Chance Saloon. He is not alone. At the college, he is put into a group of similar officers.
just a tease- wait for unabridged

As good a narrator as is James Macpherson, intriguing as an intro by Rankin himself may be, Rebus abridged doesn't work for me. His world doesn't come..Show More »

Reviewed on Apr 06 2012 by connie (Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada)

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A Question of Blood: Inspector Rebus, Book 14

ABRIDGED
- by Ian Rankin
- Narrated By James Macpherson, Ian Rankin
- Length: 6 hrs and 48 mins
- Release Date: 08-19-08
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A Question of Blood: Inspector Rebus, Book 14

ABRIDGED (6 hrs and 48 mins)

By Ian Rankin

Narrated By James Macpherson, Ian Rankin

Overall
(2)
Performance
(1)
Story
(1)

A shooting incident at a private school just north of Edinburgh. Two 17-year olds killed by an ex-Army loner who has gone off the rails. As Detective Inspector John Rebus puts it, "there's no mystery"...except the why. But this question takes Rebus into the heart of a shattered community. Ex-Army himself, Rebus becomes fascinated by the killer, and finds he is not alone.
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Fleshmarket Close: Inspector Rebus, Book 15

ABRIDGED
- by Ian Rankin
- Narrated By James Macpherson
- Length: 6 hrs and 57 mins
- Release Date: 12-28-06
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Fleshmarket Close: Inspector Rebus, Book 15

ABRIDGED (6 hrs and 57 mins)

By Ian Rankin

Narrated By James Macpherson

Overall
(3)
Performance
(2)
Story
(2)

An illegal immigrant is found murdered in an Edinburgh housing scheme. Is it a racist attack, or something else? Rebus is drawn into the case, but he has other problems: his old police station has closed, and his masters would rather he retire than stick around. As Rebus investigates, he must visit an asylum seekers' detention centre, deal with the sleazy Edinburgh underworld, and maybe even fall in love. Meanwhile, Siobhan has problems of her own.
Terrific story, wonderfully narrated

Reviewed on Jan 16 2013 by Patricia McHale (Melburne Australia)

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The Naming of the Dead: Inspector Rebus, Book 16

ABRIDGED
- by Ian Rankin
- Narrated By James Macpherson
- Length: 7 hrs and 7 mins
- Release Date: 01-03-07
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The Naming of the Dead: Inspector Rebus, Book 16

ABRIDGED (7 hrs and 7 mins)

By Ian Rankin

Narrated By James Macpherson

Overall
(6)
Performance
(0)
Story
(0)

It's now a crucial time for Rebus. His superiors are getting increasingly impatient with his erratic behaviour, and his relationship with Siobhan becomes ever more complicated. And, most worryingly of all, as Rebus grows older, he is starting to feel closer to the criminals he fights than the force he works for. Set against the backdrop of the explosive 2005 G8 summit, this is Rankin's most hard-hitting novel yet. For among the hordes of protesters filling the streets, a serial killer lurks.
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The Naming of the Dead: An Inspector Rebus Novel

ABRIDGED
- by Ian Rankin
- Narrated By James Gale
- Length: 7 hrs and 11 mins
- Release Date: 04-02-07
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The Naming of the Dead: An Inspector Rebus Novel

ABRIDGED (7 hrs and 11 mins)

By Ian Rankin

Narrated By James Gale

Overall
(42)
Performance
(5)
Story
(5)

When world leaders descend on Scotland for a conference, every cop is needed to control the protestors in Edinburgh's streets - except one. Inspector John Rebus' reputation precedes him, so while presidents confer in isolated splendor, Rebus mans an empty police station, where he can't offend any visiting dignitaries. When a delegate falls to his death, Rebus is given what looks like a simple suicide report to write. But even as he keeps it out of the headlines, he probes where no probing is wanted.
Rebus to the max

A great addition to the Rebus canon, "The Naming of the Dead," is full of the usual nihilistic musings on the futility of our modern existence and ref..Show More »

Reviewed on Dec 13 2007 by Robert (San Rafael, CA, USA)

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Exit Music: Inspector Rebus, Book 17

ABRIDGED
- by Ian Rankin
- Narrated By James Macpherson
- Length: 7 hrs and 39 mins
- Release Date: 09-19-07
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Exit Music: Inspector Rebus, Book 17

ABRIDGED (7 hrs and 39 mins)

By Ian Rankin

Narrated By James Macpherson

Overall
(11)
Performance
(0)
Story
(0)

It's late autumn in Edinburgh and late autumn in the career of Detective Inspector John Rebus. As he tries to tie up some loose ends before retirement, a murder case intrudes. A dissident Russian poet has been found dead in what looks like a mugging gone wrong. By apparent coincidence a high-level delegation of Russian businessmen is in town, keen to bring business to Scotland. The politicians and bankers who run Edinburgh are determined that the case should be closed quickly and clinically.
excellent--for an abridgement

This is another great Rebus mystery and it's very well read. It just loses a mark for being an abridgement.

Reviewed on Nov 09 2007 by Nancy (Kingston, ON, Canada)

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Exit Music

ABRIDGED
- by Ian Rankin
- Narrated By James Macpherson
- Length: 7 hrs and 39 mins
- Release Date: 09-17-08
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Exit Music

ABRIDGED (7 hrs and 39 mins)

By Ian Rankin

Narrated By James Macpherson

Overall
(21)
Performance
(6)
Story
(7)

It's late in the fall in Edinburgh and late in the career of Detective Inspector John Rebus. As he is simply trying to tie up some loose ends before his retirement, a new case lands on his desk: a Russian poet has been murdered in what looks like a mugging gone wrong. Rebus discovers that an elite delegation of Russian businessmen is in town, looking to expand its interests. And as Rebus's investigation gains ground, someone brutally assaults a local gangster with whom he has a long history.
Best so far

Good plot...have listened to all available Rebus in US...the narrator is EXCEPTIONAL: wish he could narrate every one I buy...

Reviewed on Nov 09 2008 by Russ (Potomac, MA, USA)

17.2

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A Good Hanging and Other Stories

ABRIDGED
- by Ian Rankin
- Narrated By James Macpherson
- Length: 6 hrs and 20 mins
- Release Date: 12-28-06
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A Good Hanging and Other Stories

ABRIDGED (6 hrs and 20 mins)

By Ian Rankin

Narrated By James Macpherson

Overall
(9)
Performance
(4)
Story
(4)

Here are 11 Inspector Rebus mysteries, including the hanging of a student during the Festival, an arson attack on a bird watcher, and the apparent witnessing of a miracle. If you're the kind of traveller who likes to step off the tourist trail, this is the book for you.
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