Nobody likes the complaints theyre the cops who investigate other cops. The complaints is the second ian rankin novel since john rebus retired in exit music, and readers who are still suffering from rebus deprivation are likely to be heartened by. Detective inspector malcolm fox works in the complaints. What begins as a seemingly simple affair malcom fox and his internal affairs colleagues, dubbed the complaints. The complaints audiobook by ian rankin 9781409101529. Ian rankin s novel of spies and surveillance officers is engrossing, and roger allam reads it perfectly. Access free the complaints ian rankin conference rebusfest held sept 23, 2018. Sarah broadhurst sunday times ian rankin efficiently exorcises the ghost of rebus in this postrebus standalone novel, set in the police complaints department in a recessionriven edinburgh metro another slick crime caper from a master at the top of his game 4 stars news of the world a familiar rankin blend. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Complaints and conduct department, to give them their full title, but known colloquially as the dark side, or simply, the.
I think it is a great book,and i like ian rankin very much. Hes just had a result, and should be feeling good about himself. He and his colleagues are not particularly well liked as you can imagine. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Aug 01, 2010 the first novel in rankin s brilliant new malcolm fox series. Unabridged edition featuring a bonus interview with ian rankin and james macpherson. Ian james rankin obe dl frse frsl born 28 april 1960 is a scottish crime writer, best known for his inspector rebus novels. The complexity of ian rankin s the impossible dead is astounding for all the right reasons. Rankin has already established rebus as a loner that works best on. Complaints and conduct department, to give them their full title, but known colloquially as the dark side, or simply the complaints. Written by ian rankin, audiobook narrated by james macpherson. Peter forbes nobody likes the complaints theyre the cops who investigate other cops.
From then on she was regarded with a mixture of suspicion and fascination by her godfearing community. The complaints by ian rankin overdrive rakuten overdrive. Would you consider the audio edition of the black book to be better than the print version. Sep 06, 2011 this was a well crafted police story as expected from ian rankin. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. Complaints about the complaints i have a few complaints about the complaints.
Download and enjoy your favorite ian rankin audiobooks instantly today to your mobile phone, tablet, laptop or. Winner of an edgar award and the recipient of a gold dagger for fiction and the chandlerfulbright award, he lives in edinburgh, scotland, with his wife and their two sons. Written by ian rankin, audiobook narrated by ian rankin, julian rhindtutt. Complaints and conduct department, to give them their full. Where does rather be the devil rank among all the audiobooks.
The complaints the complaints audiobook, by ian rankin. A brilliant assortment of the extraordinary rebus mysteries have been collected into one unabridged audiobook of short stories, the beat goes on, written by sunday times number one bestselling author ian rankin and narrated by the everpopular scottish actor james macpherson and rankin. From numberone international bestseller ian rankin, an unlucky spy gets one last chance at redemption. I listened to the audiobook version of this book narrated by peter forbes.
Editions of the complaints by ian rankin goodreads. He is a winner of the edgar award and the crime writers of americas gold dagger award. Maybe this is not typical of ian rankin s work as i realise he is a very successful author. The complaints harris county public library overdrive. As he tries to tie up some loose ends before retirement, a murder case intrudes. The complaints by ian rankin orion bringing you news from. I really enjoy ian rankin s books and am a big fan of his inspector rebus series. On the evidence of the complaints it looks as if fox will. The complaints is the second ian rankin novel since john rebus retired in exit music, and readers who are still suffering from rebus deprivation are likely to be heartened by the arrival of a cop who shows every sign of being as eminently suitable as his successor. The complaints southwest virginia public libraries overdrive. Westwind audiobook by ian rankin 9781409196297 rakuten kobo. Nov 21, 2011 listen to impossible dead audiobook by ian rankin. His last assignment led to the death of a foreign official in london, and after getti.
Ian uncovers the scotland that the tourist never sees, highlighting the places that inspired the settings for the inspector rebus novels. Sunday times numberone best seller ian rankin returns with his gripping new rebus novel. Just like rankins best known series about john rebus, edinburghs inspector malcolm fox of the complaints is someone you will care about deeply before the book ends. Ian rankin became a published author in 1986 when the flood was released. Peter forbes delivers the first in rankins new series with all the charm, cunning, and grit that the great city possesses. It was published in the united kingdom on 3 september 2009. He is a winner of the edgar award and the crime writers of americas gol. Ian rankin is the master of complex ian rankin has provided us a suitable replacement for the retired rebus in the character of malcolm fox. Ian rankin is an awardwinning and crime writer best known for his inspector rebus novels, including the new york times bestsellers rather be the devil and even dogs in the wild.
I was also uncomfortable with his apparent belief that women who start arguments with their partners deserve a good slap or two. Ian rankin introduces his new character, malcolm fox, after detective inspector john rebus retires from the criminal investigation department in rankins book, exit music. Ian rankin, in a house of lies ian rankin discusses his novel, in a house of lies, at politics and prose at the wharf on 2718. However, this is by ian rankin, and is up to his usual very high standard, and i was gripped. Detective inspector malcolm fox works in the complaints and conduct department of lothian and borders police, members of which are invariably treated with suspicion and hostility by regular police officers. Its often said that the main character in ian rankins crime thrillers is the city of edinburgh itself.
Audio extract the complaints audio extract listen to the audiobook, read by james macpherson. The complaints by ian rankin books hachette australia. Ian rankin is an awardwinning crime writer best known for his inspector rebus novels, including the new york times bestsellers rather be the devil and even dogs in the wild. There is humour, drama, pathos and excitement as we learn how surveillance work impacts not just on those who perform it, but their families too, and how a normal stake out can reveal something way beyond any expectations. Written by ian rankin, audiobook narrated by peter forbes. Sep 11, 2009 the complaints is the second ian rankin novel since john rebus retired in exit music, and readers who are still suffering from rebus deprivation are likely to be heartened by the arrival of a cop. The complaints is a novel by scottish crime writer ian rankin. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. I should have known that ian rankin would do it right as i was delighted to find out that the story was an excellent listen from the very beginning. Buy cd audio books ian rankin and get the best deals. He is a winner of the edgar award and the crime writers of americas gold dagger award, among others, and was the recipient of a raymond. Listen to the complaints by ian rankin available from rakuten kobo.
Listen to in a house of lies audiobook by ian rankin. Rebus is back on the force, albeit with a demotion and a chip on his shoulder. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer. Buy the complaints by ian rankin online at alibris. Nobody likes the complaintstheyre the cops who investigate other cops. The characters were the same as in the other story about the complaints section of edinburghs police, with an inspector and his loyal sergeant and young novice. Mar 07, 2011 listen to complaints audiobook by ian rankin.
With the complaints, we have the first novel by ian rankin featuring a new protagonist, another edinburgh copper, malcolm fox. Ian rankin s politics are on display throughout the book as he tries to make his detective story a comment. He is a winner of the edgar award and the crime writers of americas gold dagger award, among others, and was the recipient of a raymond chandler fulbright fellowship. His city is being terrorized by a baffling series of murders. A 30yearold case is being reopened, and rebus team from back then is suspected of foul play. Since then, most of his work has been in the rebus series, although he has also written some standalone books and a new series featuring malcolm fox. With this book, ian rankin, the author of the very popular series featuring scottish. With this book, ian rankin, the author of the very popular series featuring scottish detective john rebus, introduces a new protagonist, malcolm fox.
Burnt in a chemical mix as a young girl, sympathy for her quickly faded when the young man who pushed her in died in a mining accident just two days later. Ian rankin s politics are on display throughout the book as he tries to make his detective story a comment on the times. Its late autumn in edinburgh and late autumn in the career of detective inspector rebus. Rankin also reveals the story of rebus and how he came into being, who he is. The black book is the fifth ian rankin book to feature rebus his edinburgh based detective and was a very enjoyable read. Ian rankin s guide to the places in scotland that have provided inspiration for his bestselling inspector rebus novels. The complaints by ian rankin read by peter forbes audiobook.
Ian rankins guide to the places in scotland that have provided inspiration for his bestselling inspector rebus novels. This was a well crafted police story as expected from ian rankin. Inspector malcolm fox works for the complaints and conduct. Inspector malcolm fox, of leith police forces complaints and conduct department aka the dark side, ponders this as he brings down bent coppers. In the complaints, rankin proves again why he is one of the worlds most beloved and bestselling crime writers, mixing unstoppable pacing with the deeper question of who decides right from wrong. Read the complaints by ian rankin available from rakuten kobo. It had a good general theme with several twists and turns on the way to the resolution of the mystery. Peter forbes delivers the first in rankin s new series with all the charm, cunning, and grit that the great city possesses. Review if you havent tried rankin, this is an excellent place to start. The complaints, part 1 of the malcolm fox sequence is set post banking crisis whilst the city is disrupted with tram works.
Although this was a very good book, i was less convinced by the characterisation here. Its often said that the main character in ian rankin s crime thrillers is the city of edinburgh itself. Written by ian rankin, narrated by james macpherson. Miles flint is a spy who has been making some serious mistakes. Unlike simon kernicks books there was no action at all, no tension, no excitement just dreary conversations about this and that.
Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. The complaints audiobook by ian rankin 9781409159025. Hes a serious man with a father in a nursing home and a sister who persists in an abusive relationship, frustrating problems about. Fox is also a scottish police detective, but he belongs to the complaints and conduct division, usually known as the complaints, which is the scottish equivalent of internal affairs. Its a department known within the force as the dark side, and its where malcolm fox works. A 30 year old story about satellites and hi tech would normally be way outside my comfort zone. Now hes investigating a dirty cop named jamie breck, but theres more to breck than anyone thinks. It does suffer from a typical problem of detective novels endless following of leads that lead nowhere. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Browse ian rankins bestselling audiobooks and newest titles.