Ian Rankin: Black and Blue (UK 2016)

From the Publisher:
Special edition of the award-winning Rebus novel from the No.1 bestselling author - includes exclusive extra material.

In the 1960s, the infamous Bible John terrorised Scotland when he murdered three women, taking three souvenirs. Thirty years later, a copycat is at work, dubbed Johnny Bible.

DI John Rebus's unconventional methods have got him in trouble before - now he's taken away from the inquiry and sent to investigate the killing of an off-duty oilman. But when his case clashes head-on with the Johnny Bible killings, he finds himself in the glare of a fearful media, whilst under the scrutiny of an internal enquiry. Just one mistake is likely to mean losing his job - and quite possibly his life.

Ian Rankin: Black and Blue. Even serial killers have heroes. Orion, ISBN: 9781409165859 (August, 2016), 498 p.,£8.99.

Ian Rankin: Black and Blue (USA 2009)

From the Publisher:
Bible John killed three women, and took three souvenirs. Johnny Bible killed to steal his namesake's glory. Oilman Allan Mitchelson died for his principles. And convict Lenny Spaven died just to prove a point. "Bible John" terrorized Glasgow in the sixties and seventies, murdering three women he met in a local ballroom -- and he was never caught. Now a copycat is at work. Nicknamed "Bible Johnny" by the media, he is a new menace with violent ambitions.

The Bible Johnny case would be perfect for Inspector John Rebus, but after a run-in with a crooked senior officer, he's been shunted aside to one of Edinburgh's toughest suburbs, where he investigates the murder of an off-duty oilman. His investigation takes him north to the oil rigs of Aberdeen, where he meets the Bible Johnny media circus head-on. Suddenly caught in the glare of the television cameras and in the middle of more than one investigation, Rebus must proceed with caution: One mistake could mean an unpleasant and not particularly speedy death, or, worse still, losing his job.

Written with Ian Rankin's signature wit, style and intricacy, Black and Blue is a novel of uncommon and unforgettable intrigue.

Ian Rankin: Black and Blue. An Inspector Rebus Novel. St. Martin's Minotaur, ISBN: 9780312586492 (November, 2009), 472 p., $17.99.

Ian Rankin: Black and Blue (UK 2008)

From the Publisher:
The 8th Inspector Rebus novel from the No.1 bestselling, award-winning author.
Rebus is juggling four cases trying to nail one killer - who might just lead back to the infamous Bible John. And he's doing it under the scrutiny of an internal inquiry led by a man he has just accused of taking backhanders from Glasgow's Mr Big.

As if this wasn't enough, there are TV cameras at his back investigating a miscarriage of justice, making Rebus a criminal in the eyes of a million or more viewers.

Just one mistake is likely to mean an unpleasant and not particularly speedy death or, worse still, losing his job.

Ian Rankin: Black and Blue. Four cases... one killer. Orion, ISBN: 9780752883601 (August, 2008), 498 p.,£7.99.

Ian Rankin: Black & Blue (UK 2005)

From the Publisher:
Rebus is juggling four cases trying to nail one killer - who might just lead back to the infamous Bible John. And he's doing it under the scrutiny of an internal inquiry led by a man he has just accused of taking backhanders from Glasgow's Mr Big. As if this wasn't enough, there are TV cameras at his back investigating a miscarriage of justice, making Rebus a criminal in the eyes of a million or more viewers. Just one mistake is likely to mean an unpleasant and not particularly speedy death or, worse still, losing his job.

Ian Rankin: Black & Blue. Orion, ISBN: 9780752877150 (September, 2005), 498 p.,£6.99.

Ian Rankin: Black and Blue (USA 1998)

From the Publisher:
A murdered oil-rig worker. A copycat serial killer dubbed "Johnny Bible." And a reopened investigation that doesn't bode well for Detective John Rebus or his mentor, Inspector Lawson Geddes. Rebus's Scotland, along with his malt-soaked psyche, is riddled with trouble. Now he's got to tie up the loose ends if he wants to save his job - or live to see another dark Edinburgh day.

Ian Rankin: Black and Blue. An Inspector Rebus Novel. St. Martin's Press, ISBN: 0312966776 (December, 1998), 404 p., $6.99.

Ian Rankin: Black & Blue (UK 1998)

From the Publisher:
Rebus is juggling four cases trying to nail one killer - who might just lead back to the infamous Bible John. And he's doing it under the scrutiny of an internal inquiry led by a man he has just accused of taking backhanders from Glasgow's Mr Big. As if this wasn't enough, there are TV cameras at his back investigating a miscarriage of justice, making Rebus a criminal in the eyes of a million or more viewers. Just one mistake is likely to mean an unpleasant and not particularly speedy death or, worse still, losing his job.

Ian Rankin: Black & Blue. Orion, ISBN: 0752809482 (January, 1998), 498 p.,£5.99.

Ian Rankin: Black and Blue (USA 1997)

From the Publisher:
"Bible John" terrorized Glasgow in the sixties and seventies, murdering three women he met in a local ballroom - and he was never caught. Now a copycat is at work. Nicknamed "Bible Johnny" by the media, he is a new menace with violent ambitions. The Bible Johnny case would be perfect for Inspector John Rebus, but after a run-in with a crooked senior officer, he's been shunted aside to one of Edinburgh's toughest suburbs, where he investigates the murder of an off-duty oilman. His investigation takes him north to the oil rigs of Aberdeen, where he meets the Bible Johnny media circus head-on. Suddenly caught in the glare of the television cameras and in the middle of more than one investigation, Rebus must proceed with caution: One mistake could mean an unpleasant and not particularly speedy death, or, worse still, losing his job.

Ian Rankin: Black and Blue. An Inspector John Rebus Novel. St. Martin's Press, ISBN: 0312167830 (November, 1997), 394 p., $24.95.