It has been come out that Hide and Seek was Ian Rankin’s attempt in presenting a modern take on The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. I knew Rankin could write a crime novel that was not formulaic or unoriginal, but Hide and Seek was not on the same level as the first book in the series. I understand that Hide and Seek would not be able to continue developing John Rebus as a character the same way Knots and Crosses but I still expected more. The crime took a back seat in the story and the novel spent most of the time developing characters and building the backstory that will set up the rest of the series. One thing that I really enjoyed about Knots and Crosseswas the way Ian Rankin took on a different approach to the crime genre. What transpires is something far more sinister than a simple overdoes, is it murder? Or even worst, is it a conspiracy? While most people were quick to discard this of a heroin overdose, Rebus is determined to investigate to find the true circumstances surrounding this death. The body of a drug addict is found in a squat, in between two burnt down candles and a pentagram painted on the wall next to it. Buy: Amazon, Book Depository, Kindle (or visit your local Indie bookstore)ĭetective Inspector John Rebus is back following the case in Knots and Crosses this time he finds himself on a case that that may have supernatural elements to it.
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