Hide & Seek: A John Rebus Mystery (Detective John Rebus Novels)

Rating:
Summary: boring and long winded
Review: After seeing the interview of Mr. Rankin on CBS Sunday morning I was very excited to read one of his books. I picked this one up and quite frankly wished I hadn't. To see that it is back ordered surprises me (maybe everyone else saw the interview). Mr. Rankin's mystery novel is a quick read but is one of those types of books you put down only because of boredom. It is very long winded, and not very descriptive compared to other mysteries I have read.

Rating:
Summary: Excellent police procedural/mystery by under-rated author
Review: I am a big fan of Rebus - and of anything Ian Rankin writes. Rebus is a believable cop - with lots of personality quirks and a not-so-perfect "home" life. The descriptions of his work environment and the politics involved in being a cop (in any country) are dead-on. Scotland comes alive - its weather, moods, citizens, crime. I highly recommend this book to any reader who is looking for something deep, different, and compelling.