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Rather Be the Devil (Inspector Rebus, #21)

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Why does Rebus refer to his health threat as 'Hank Marvin'?
Craig Thomson Hank Marvin's backing band were called The Shadows. His X-Rays showed a shadow on his lung. Rebus using music as he frequently does to make light of s…moreHank Marvin's backing band were called The Shadows. His X-Rays showed a shadow on his lung. Rebus using music as he frequently does to make light of something potentially serious(less)
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Can this book be a standalone? I just bought it after being assured it wasn't part of a series......
Paul Yes, this is the first Rebus novel I’ve read and I enjoyed it, but the profusion of names/characters does get a bit overwhelming at times and I suspec…moreYes, this is the first Rebus novel I’ve read and I enjoyed it, but the profusion of names/characters does get a bit overwhelming at times and I suspect that if I’d read more titles in the series it would have been easier. (less)
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What is the book about ?
Araminta Inspector Rebus is a Scottish detective investigating crimes of murder. In this book he is in retirement but can't quite settle. Looking through old c…moreInspector Rebus is a Scottish detective investigating crimes of murder. In this book he is in retirement but can't quite settle. Looking through old case notes in his spare bedroom he finds a case over 40 years old and it starts to play on his mind so he starts asking questions, as he always does. So far that's as far as i have read.(less)
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