Rather Be the Devil (2)

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Some cases never leave you. For John Rebus, forty years may havepassed, but the death of beautiful, promiscuous Maria Turquandstill preys on his mind. Murdered in her hotel room on the nighta famous rock star and his entourage were staying there, Maria'skiller has never been found. Meanwhile, the dark heart ofEdinburgh remains up for grabs. A young pretender, DarrylChristie, may have staked his claim, but a vicious attack leaveshim weakened and vulnerable, and an inquiry into a major moneylaundering scheme threatens his position. Has old-time crime bossBig Ger Cafferty really given up the ghost, or is he biding histime until Edinburgh is once more ripe for the picking?In a tale of twisted power, deep-rooted corruption and bitterrivalries, Rather Be the Devil showcases Rankin and Rebus attheir unstoppable best. Show more