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MR. LINKY
MY BOOK BEGINNING
There was a smattering of applause as Malcolm Fox entered the room.
-- The Complaints by Ian Rankin.
I have been reading his John Rebus series. The Complaints is the first book in a different series featuring another Edinburgh police detective, Malcom Fox. Good stuff.
Hi Gilion,
ReplyDeleteWell! That very brief sentence certainly didn't give anything away and on the basis of that alone, I may consider not carrying on.
However, if I saw the name of Ian Rankin on the cover, there is no way I would cast the book aside, as I just know what a treat I would be in for!
Ian's books can always be guaranteed to offer an explosive read, with no holds barred action and an intriguing storyline on which to base his hard hitting narrative.
Excellent choice and I hope that you enjoy the book.
Yvonne
Huh...so he got an applause? I wonder why.
ReplyDeleteYou know, someday I really should read Ian Rankin.
ReplyDeleteNice beginning. It's been a while since I read some Ian Rankin. I have quite a few of his books unread on my shelves.
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing. I joined for the 1st time this week, plan to do this regularly
ReplyDeleteI love Ian Rankin's novels!
ReplyDeleteHere is my post
I haven't read one of his books for a while.
ReplyDeleteENJOY the series.
Have a great weekend.
Elizabeth
Silver's Reviews
My Book Beginnings
I love detective series and always like to find a new one.
ReplyDeleteI guess I'll add a clap or two to the round of applause for Rankin's novel.
ReplyDeleteThis author is always worth looking at.
ReplyDeleteMr. Rankin is a new author to me. I love a good mystery so I will have to try his books. Thanks for hosting every week!
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