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SAINTS OF THE SHADOW BIBLE by IAN RANKIN- A BOOK REVIEW

There is no doubt why Ian Rankin is one of the best crime fiction writer in all over Britain. And Certainly John Rebus is the “Sherlock Holmes” of modern crime fiction. Or I should say in clear words, certainly the best detective of modern crime fiction. The enigma which surrounds John Rebus is the essence a reader reading Rebus must feel. And Ian Rankin maintains that enigma, that aroma of mysteriousness consistently. He is doing for past 19 books. Not one Rebus I read, and felt discomfort. This is an art and Rankin is the master of this art of consistency in storytelling.

I was once disappointed and sad when I read Exit Music which was once the last book of the John Rebus. I almost cried as I would not be able to read such excellent stories. But when Standing in Another’s man Grave came out, I was more jollier than the word jolly can be defined. Recently read, Saints of the Shadow Bible which is the 19th book in the John Rebus series. This book brings back John Rebus in the force, not as DI(Detective Inspector) but as a demoted DS(Detective Sergeant). The story combines several investigations and Rankin also takes the reader back into dark and hollow past of detective John Rebus. He tries to unfold the mysteries originated 30 years back and let us look more into the closet of John Rebus soul. Rebus tries to solve ongoing investigations but his past also haunts him and there some dust of mysteries left in that 30 year old closet which needs to be clean. Thus, with help of DI Siobhan Clarke and Malcolm Fox of the Complaints, the trio investigates in co-operation.

Characterization Rankin has done is hyper realistic. I have said earlier, he is the master of storytelling. In some other book, another writer might have overdone it but Rankin is just a finesse finisher. It’s a pity he’s going on a holiday and won’t be writing for some time.

This one is one of those which are hard to keep down in between. I’ll give it 4 out of 5 for being an avid reader of Rankin’s books, I could manage to solve few of the mysteries on my own. Otherwise, it’s a very well written book.

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Karen says: January 31, 2014 at 11:40 PM Thanks for this review! I just added another book to my TBR list. :-)
echoesofthepen says: February 1, 2014 at 4:25 AM Great review, fully endorse everything you say of Ian Rankin.
parichitasingh says: February 1, 2014 at 11:08 AM I haven't read any book of Ian Rankin. Phew! The more I read about books, the more ignorant I feel. I'll grab one of the books of Ian soon. :-)
beverley says: February 1, 2014 at 4:03 PM I read many of the Rebus crimes novels and loved them, each one being part of the whole but different. But not sure if bringing Rebus is a good thing, people need to get used to the new detectives and Rankin needs to realise that Rebus is going to mourn their lost for a while, but to bring him back not sure if that's a good idea - wait and see.
Rico says: February 1, 2014 at 6:48 PM I'll check this book out at our local bookstore.
elizabethmilligan says: February 7, 2014 at 4:41 PM I'm just about to start reading Exit Music - it will be the first Ian Rankin book I read. Are they good stand alone books or do they work better as a series?

Thanks for this review! I just added another book to my TBR list. :-)

Aman says: January 31, 2014 at 11:41 PM You're welcome Karen!

You're welcome Karen!

Great review, fully endorse everything you say of Ian Rankin.

Aman says: February 1, 2014 at 11:51 AM Thanks. His writing deserve all his praise! Have you read his works?

Thanks. His writing deserve all his praise! Have you read his works?

I haven't read any book of Ian Rankin. Phew! The more I read about books, the more ignorant I feel. I'll grab one of the books of Ian soon. :-)

Aman says: February 1, 2014 at 11:52 AM Sure, you should! He deserves to be read! :)

Sure, you should! He deserves to be read! :)

I read many of the Rebus crimes novels and loved them, each one being part of the whole but different. But not sure if bringing Rebus is a good thing, people need to get used to the new detectives and Rankin needs to realise that Rebus is going to mourn their lost for a while, but to bring him back not sure if that's a good idea - wait and see.

Aman says: February 1, 2014 at 10:47 PM Rebus was not out for long. And I guess, Rankin's writing can handle the pressure.Tell me some good British detectives currently going on?

Rebus was not out for long. And I guess, Rankin's writing can handle the pressure.Tell me some good British detectives currently going on?

I'll check this book out at our local bookstore.

Aman says: February 1, 2014 at 10:48 PM Sure Rico, and I hope you enjoy reading it!

Sure Rico, and I hope you enjoy reading it!

I'm just about to start reading Exit Music - it will be the first Ian Rankin book I read. Are they good stand alone books or do they work better as a series?

Aman says: February 7, 2014 at 9:47 PM They are better in both stand alone and series. The consistency maintained by the writer is ecstatic! Have fun reading your first Rebus book. Do tell me review on it when you complete it.

They are better in both stand alone and series. The consistency maintained by the writer is ecstatic! Have fun reading your first Rebus book. Do tell me review on it when you complete it.

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