Thursday, March 12, 2015

Knots & Crosses by Ian Rankin

Today I am linking up with Rose City Reader for Book Beginnings and Freda's Voice for Page 56. Follow the links for the lists of participants to read what's out there. It's like a bunch of book teasers, so you'll get a lot to add to the ever-growing TBR.

 Knots and Crosses by Scotsman Ian Rankin is the first Inspector Rebus novel, where the city of Edinburgh is almost as important a character as John Rebus. The books have been made into a British TV series that has been featured on Masterpiece Mystery.

Book Beginning
The girl screamed once, only the once. Even that, however, was a minor slip on his part. [Pretty creepy, huh?]

Page 56
People stared at his car now. He would park it in the streets of Kirkcaldy and stand a little distance away, watching people envy that car.  The younger men, full of bravado and expectancy, would peer inside, staring at leather and dials as though examining living things at zoo. [Who is "he"? John Rebus? or the creepy guy from page 1?]

What do you think about this teaser? If this were a genre you enjoyed, would it pull you in?

Knots and Crosses (Inspector Rebus, #1)
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17 comments:

  1. WhitneyMarch 12, 2015 at 10:12 PM

    Nice teasers. I'm a little addicted to all things Masterpiece so will have to check this series out.

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  2. JC JonesMarch 12, 2015 at 10:24 PM

    I watched that series. Great reminder that it is also a book series.

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  3. Anne@HeadFullofBooksMarch 13, 2015 at 1:41 AM

    Yes, very creepy. But compelling. I'd like to read some Ian Rankin.

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  4. UnknownMarch 13, 2015 at 9:42 AM

    I like creepy and I like this so far. I'm thinking the guy in the beginning and your 56 quote are one and the same. I'd like to know more!

    My 56 - http://fuonlyknew.com/2015/03/13/the-friday-56-54-the-unspoken/

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  5. bermudaonionMarch 13, 2015 at 9:58 AM

    I've read one Rankin book and it was terrific. I need to read more!

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  6. sherry fundinMarch 13, 2015 at 10:08 AM

    I have read some Ian Rankin and will grab anything with his name on it. Thanks for bringing this to my attention.
    sherry @ fundinmentalFriday Memes

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  7. ElizabethMarch 13, 2015 at 10:19 AM

    I love Edinburgh. :)

    I have read one book by this author and I am embarrassed to say I can't remember the title. I know it was good, though.

    Thanks for your book beginning.

    Have a great weekend. I can't believe it is Friday already.

    Elizabeth
    Silver's Reviews
    My Book Beginnings

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  8. Katherine PMarch 13, 2015 at 10:57 AM

    This series is on my TBR so I'm so glad you've given me a little peak! That beginning is definitely creepy. Can't wait to read this one!

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  9. Sandra NachlingerMarch 13, 2015 at 11:38 AM

    I've enjoyed everything I've seen on Masterpiece Theater, so I'm sure these must be terrific books if they've been chosen for a TV series. I'll definitely read them.
    My Friday post features WHAT WE KEEP.

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  10. Laurel-Rain SnowMarch 13, 2015 at 12:34 PM

    I do love books set in Scotland, with Inspector characters....thanks for sharing.

    And thanks for visiting my blog.

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  11. Lori BreeMarch 13, 2015 at 12:37 PM

    This normally isn't a genre I'm into but still a great post! Happy Friday!

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  12. Alicia @ A Kernel of NonsenseMarch 13, 2015 at 2:37 PM

    I love books where settings are just as important as characters. Happy reading!

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  13. Catherine @ Book Club LibrarianMarch 13, 2015 at 2:56 PM

    I haven't read this series...must see if the Masterpiece adaptation is available.

    Thanks for sharing this and for visiting my blog.

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  14. AnonymousMarch 13, 2015 at 4:11 PM

    Yup, it is creepy.

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  15. AnonymousMarch 13, 2015 at 5:16 PM

    I really enjoy books where the setting is more like a character. This one sounds interesting. Thank you!

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  16. fredamansMarch 13, 2015 at 7:56 PM

    Reminds me I have an Ian Rankin book buried in my TBR... should dig it out!
    Happy weekend!

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  17. AliMarch 13, 2015 at 7:59 PM

    Now that's creepy! Thanks for stopping by my blog today. Great teasers into this book.

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