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Strip Jack

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

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Strip Jack

By: Ian Rankin
Narrated by: James Macpherson
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 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. Then Elizabeth disappears, a couple of bodies float into view where they shouldn't, and a lunatic speaks from his asylum...

Initially Rebus is sympathetic to the MP's dilemma - who hasn't occasionally succumbed to temptation? - but with the disappearance of Jack's wife the glamour surrounding the popular young man begins to tarnish. Someone wants to strip Jack naked and Rebus wants to know why...

Read by James Macpherson

(p) 2015 Orion Publishing Group©1992 John Rebus Ltd Crime Fiction Detective Fiction Mystery Police Procedural Suspense Thriller Thriller & Suspense Traditional Detectives Crime

Critic reviews

Ian Rankin is a genius (Lee Child)
No one writes more gripping stories than Rankin ... Rebus is a good cop and a masterly creation
Britain's No.1 crime writer
One of the most beguiling characters in the history of crime fiction
Rankin proves himself the master of his own milieu ... There cannot be a better crime novelist
An extraordinarily rich addition to crime literature
These novels are totally absorbing
All stars
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Another great Rankin book. Gripping and very enjoyable. Leant more about the characters and a surprising ending.

Great book

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However, as I have said in previous reviews of Rebus books, I enjoy listening to James narrating. He does a superb job. Thank you, James for bring the stories to life. Not all narrators can do this.

Not my favourite story

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Love the story , the reader and John Rebus!
An intriguing story that's kept me company on the beach in the car and in bed.

Loved it!

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i am very much like the story and the voice looking forward to the next one when i get it

good read

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What made the experience of listening to Strip Jack the most enjoyable?

The fourth in the Rebus series and the best so far. The story was believable and kept things interesting with lots of subtle twists. Rebus is a very interesting character and his flaws make a nice change from the 'perfect' Jack Reacher.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I quite like DS Brian Holmes, and Gregor Jack one of the key characters was also interesting in the way things developed.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

The coffee and scotch discussion in the Supers office were always fun

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

not in one listen but I did get through it in just a couple of days.

Any additional comments?

This is a good series and this was my favourite yet. it is nice to break up the Bosch and Davenport series with something like this that is a little lighter and has a bit more humour to it.

Great story leaves you guessing til the end

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