Description
Resurrection Men by Ian Rankin (Inspector Rebus #13) is a gripping crime novel set in Edinburgh, featuring the flawed and relentless detective Inspector John Rebus. In this instalment, Rebus finds himself pulled off an active murder investigation after clashing with a colleague and is sent to the Scottish Police College for “retraining”—a last chance to salvage his career.
While there, he is assigned to a group tasked with reopening an old, unsolved case. But this is no ordinary team—each member has secrets they are desperate to keep buried, and the deeper Rebus digs, the more dangerous things become. At the same time, he is drawn into acting as a go-between for notorious gangster “Big Ger” Cafferty, further complicating his already precarious position.
Back in Edinburgh, DS Siobhan Clarke continues investigating the murder of an art dealer, only to find herself entangled in a web that leads uncomfortably close to Cafferty. As both investigations unfold, tensions rise and loyalties are tested, building toward a tense and unpredictable conclusion.
Known for its sharp writing, atmospheric setting, and complex characters, this novel delivers a compelling mix of psychological depth and classic detective storytelling, making it a standout entry in the Inspector Rebus series.
