Midnight and Blue : An Inspector Rebus Novel – Ian Rankin

In Midnight and Blue , Ian Rankin resurrects his iconic detective, John Rebus, for a gripping new case that weaves past and present into a tangled web of secrets. Retired but restless, Rebus is drawn back into the Edinburgh underworld when a decades-old murder case resurfaces, linked to a missing painting and a shadowy network of art fraud. As he navigates crumbling clues and reluctant witnesses, he crosses paths with DI Siobhan Clarke, now grappling with her own demons and a force that wants the past buried. Rankin’s signature atmospheric prose paints Edinburgh in hues of mist and menace, where every alley holds a whisper of betrayal. The novel delves into themes of redemption, the weight of history, and the blurred line between justice and vengeance. With sharp dialogue and relentless pacing, this is a masterclass in crime fiction that will keep readers guessing until the final page.