5.0 out of 5 stars This is good!

g. · 8 December 2024

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book

g. · 9 June 2025

Low price and a great read. I love the Rebus series.

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent although there was confusion with number of people

C.S. · 17 March 2025

A very different Rebus story that was enjoyable but the number of characters became confusing. Nicely wrapped up at the end.

5.0 out of 5 stars Midnight and Blue

P.S.A. · 9 June 2025

Brilliant read. So great to have Rebus back with another case even though he' s banged up with Darrel Cristie, his old adversary. The old Rebus is back doing what he does best, solving crime. Can't wait for the next book now when he's released from prison.

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing turns and twists

M.G.G.E.C. · 17 May 2025

Amazing, couldn’t put it down. Was sceptical, couldn’t see where story would be in prison but the characters were there, good and bad. If this was the last Rebus it was a triumph.

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant as usual.

M.F.S. · 15 June 2025

I love the Rebus novels, I have been reading them as soon as they come out but Midnight and Blue is excellent I could didn't want to put it down.

4.0 out of 5 stars Stick with it

C. · 16 November 2024

Was a slow start and took sometime to get into this story.All the usual characters are here and some new.The storyline was a slow burner put then it all clicked into place and got really interesting,with results at the end not expected.Worth reading if a rebus fan

5.0 out of 5 stars 1st class

A.t. · 19 May 2025

A different side to Rebus, banged up in prison with many of those he put away. How will she survive and who will be his allies and who does he need to look out for? What will his future be? A must read.

Another cracking read

A.P. · 25 May 2025

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(English version) D I Rebus in prison... ?!

N.R. · 6 April 2025

D I Rebus in prison... ?! Takes a bit of getting used to, but he hasn't changed much! The plot is genius, the dialogue crisp and snappy, the characters superbly written. It's Rebus, it's Rankin, so all's good.... as good in fact as the very first, Knots and Crosses, and all those in between.

Pure Genius.

C.M.K. · 19 October 2024

Just finished Midnight and Blue by Sir lan Rankin. Exquisite writing skills as always, tremendous plot and so tight...not a wasted word.Brilliant. One of favourites of the year.

Rebus more alive than ever

R. · 2 June 2025

Even if you think the story is told out Rankin finds a new plot to tell and keep Rebus going. One of the best crime writers ever.

The best Rebus novel in years

K.C. · 3 December 2024

I had almost given up on Ian Rankin after what I found to be very mediocre novels over the past few years, especially the Rebus book that preceded this one. But I'm very glad I stuck with him because this definitely one of the best in the whole series. Vintage Rankin/Rebus and excellent characterisation.