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Exit Music

The number one bestselling series that inspired BBC One’s REBUS

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Exit Music

By: Ian Rankin
Narrated by: James Macpherson
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It's late autumn in Edinburgh and late autumn in the career of Detective Inspector 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 delegation of Russian businessmen is in town - and everyone is determined that the case should be closed quickly and clinically.

But the further they dig, the more Rebus and DS Siobhan Clarke become convinced that they are dealing with something more than a random attack - especially after a particularly nasty second killing. Meanwhile, a brutal and premeditated assault on a local gangster sees Rebus in the frame. Has the Inspector taken a step too far in tying up those loose ends? Only a few days shy of the end to his long, inglorious career, will Rebus even make it that far?

Read by James Macpherson

(p) 2015 Orion Publishing Group©2007 John Rebus Ltd Crime Fiction Detective Fiction Mystery Police Procedural Psychological Suspense Thriller & Suspense Traditional Detectives Crime Russia
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Would you listen to Exit Music again? Why?

Yes, the story's are complex and its always good to spot the things you missed the first time.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Exit Music?

The relationship between Rebus and Clarke.

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

Yes and the way the novel just washes over you is a joy.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Not really its not that kind of novel

Any additional comments?

A good end to Rebus

As good as ever

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Another spellbinder from Rankin and an excellent grand finale for our DI. Rebus. Ciao Rebus, it was nice knowing you.

Grand finale!

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Loved the story line focusing on the Russians. Only for them to be innocent of the murders.

Great Storyline

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My mother used to tell me about John Rebus, I’d nod and say I’d get round to having a look at some point. A few weeks ago I had a freebie to pick so started on book one. I’ve lived alongside Rebus ever since, listening at every opportunity, even missing most of the Olympics, preferring to listen to this brilliant series, superbly read, instead. To start saying why, is to instantly be in danger of hyperbole. My favourite reads are the ones where to start reading or listening is to be instantly taken to another world, immersive and teeming with characters and life. Ian Rankin is a magician with words… you see, already I sound like a nerd who has lost the plot. Every book, so far has been a great book, this, is his best yet. With more to come in this series, I’ll stop now as I need to buy the next book now and get back to Edinburgh to find out what happens next to these characters I’ve grown to love.

Book 17 and still compulsive listening…

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As usual a great story, Rankin never fails to come up with an engrossing story.

As usual

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