Resurrection Men - Ian Rankin

Bestselling books are not always the best written. In fact many people will suggest that the better selling the book the poorer it usually is. I think this is unfair, but I do have to say that a lot of no 1 selling books that I have read have been distinctly average. The Harry Potter books for example are ok, but not better than Biggles or countless other series written for children. As for the 'Da Vinci Code' it's not even as good as its own prequel 'Angel and Demons', never mind a good book! With these disappointments in mind I was reluctant to start reading the top selling Rebus series by Ian Rankin, could they possibly live up to the hype? I am afraid that ...  Read the complete review

Resurrection Men Despite reading the odd Rebus book in the past, my Dad and I decided last year to start from the beginning and read them through one by one. It's a little bit annoying for me that I have only just signed up to Ciao and therefore cannot really review many of the earlier ones because I have now read so many. However, I will give a review of the latest one, and all from here on in. I will not be giving any of the plot away as I believe that more people should be encouraged to read these great books. The Plot The book begins with Rebus finding himself at Tulliallan College - where new recruits and older wayward officers are sent. Behind ...  Read the complete review