--- product_id: 523878486 title: "A Heart Full of Headstones: The number one bestselling series that inspired BBC One’s REBUS (A Rebus Novel)" price: "VT5505" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/523878486-a-heart-full-of-headstones-the-number-one-bestselling-series store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # A Heart Full of Headstones: The number one bestselling series that inspired BBC One’s REBUS (A Rebus Novel) **Price:** VT5505 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** A Heart Full of Headstones: The number one bestselling series that inspired BBC One’s REBUS (A Rebus Novel) - **How much does it cost?** VT5505 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/523878486-a-heart-full-of-headstones-the-number-one-bestselling-series) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A Heart Full of Headstones: The number one bestselling series that inspired BBC One’s REBUS (A Rebus Novel) : Rankin, Ian: desertcart.co.uk: Books Review: If you are looking for a crime story full of atmosphere, credible characters & a gripping plot ... - I think any fan of crime fiction will enjoy A Heart Full of Headstones regardless of whether or not they have read any of the preceding novels featuring the, now retired, Edinburgh detective John Rebus. Why? Because this is a terrific, multi-layered crime novel, with a gripping plot and a cast of credible, if not always pleasant, characters. The plot had me hooked from virtually the first page; Rebus is on trial but we are not told for what crime or crimes he has been charged. The story then goes back in time and we are soon embroiled in tales of murder, drug dealing, possible police corruption and cover-up. The story ends back in the present day with Rebus' trial but we do not learn of the outcome ... in other words the book ends on a cliff hanger. Now normally novels that end on a cliff hanger leave me fuming as I feel it is a slightly underhand approach of getting you to buy the next novel. But this didn't happen in this instance as the storyline is so gripping and the outcome so unexpected, I found myself actually wanting to find out what happens next rather than feeling I had been hoodwinked by the author into buying another book in the series. Besides having an intriguing storyline and some very dramatic action-packed, page-turning scenes, the story also has a cast of credible characters. Some of the characters will be familiar to anyone who has read previous Rebus stories but what I particularly liked was the way a number of different human conditions are portrayed and how it affects attitudes and behaviour. For example Rebus and Cafferty (a criminal that Rebus has crossed swords with in the past) are both suffering in their old age from different medical conditions that now limit their abilities to act / react to events compared to when they were younger, while another character claims to be suffering from PTSD as a result of their time spent policing. I felt that in some respects the story has a slightly despondent air about it: it is set at the time when Scotland is emerging from the period of COVID lockdowns and people are unsure whether or not they should be still wearing face masks, keeping their distance from one another in social gatherings etc.; besides the obvious themes of justice and retribution the story also touches upon atonement for past mistakes, and finally the references to the music and musicians that Rebus likes reminds him (and those of us of a similar vintage) of times now long past. So if you are looking for a crime story that is full of atmosphere, credible characters and a gripping plot, then I think you will enjoy this book, but just be aware the ending will leave you wanting to find out what happens next. Let us hope the wait won't be too long! Review: Recommended - Mild Spoiler Warning. - Generally good and a fair amount of action which hasn't always been the case as Rebus gets noticeably older. Recommended for series fans and newbies alike. *Mild Spoiler Warning* I feel a flaw in this story is the way Rebus accepts a request to find a missing person in the first place. Theoretically not too much of a spoiler as it happens so early in the book. Given Rebus is now a retired cop and given the nature of the person who asks him to find a missing person, Rebus seems to take the job on far too easily. As a retired cop would he really do this? Also, given he's retired and not everyone's cup of tea even within the police, would he really be able to get the kind of info he does get as easily as he does? I know it's fiction but some reality is required. Mild spoilers aside it's a recommended read. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 21,399 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 169 in Legal Thrillers (Books) 584 in Crime, Thriller & Mystery Adventures 610 in Hard-Boiled Mystery | | Book 24 of 25 | Inspector Rebus Novels | | Customer reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (20,436) | | Dimensions | 12.8 x 4 x 19.8 cm | | Edition | 1st | | ISBN-10 | 1398709387 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1398709386 | | Item weight | 288 g | | Language | English | | Print length | 432 pages | | Publication date | 25 May 2023 | | Publisher | Orion | ## Images ![A Heart Full of Headstones: The number one bestselling series that inspired BBC One’s REBUS (A Rebus Novel) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71NYSjlQtlL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you are looking for a crime story full of atmosphere, credible characters & a gripping plot ... *by P***S on 23 January 2023* I think any fan of crime fiction will enjoy A Heart Full of Headstones regardless of whether or not they have read any of the preceding novels featuring the, now retired, Edinburgh detective John Rebus. Why? Because this is a terrific, multi-layered crime novel, with a gripping plot and a cast of credible, if not always pleasant, characters. The plot had me hooked from virtually the first page; Rebus is on trial but we are not told for what crime or crimes he has been charged. The story then goes back in time and we are soon embroiled in tales of murder, drug dealing, possible police corruption and cover-up. The story ends back in the present day with Rebus' trial but we do not learn of the outcome ... in other words the book ends on a cliff hanger. Now normally novels that end on a cliff hanger leave me fuming as I feel it is a slightly underhand approach of getting you to buy the next novel. But this didn't happen in this instance as the storyline is so gripping and the outcome so unexpected, I found myself actually wanting to find out what happens next rather than feeling I had been hoodwinked by the author into buying another book in the series. Besides having an intriguing storyline and some very dramatic action-packed, page-turning scenes, the story also has a cast of credible characters. Some of the characters will be familiar to anyone who has read previous Rebus stories but what I particularly liked was the way a number of different human conditions are portrayed and how it affects attitudes and behaviour. For example Rebus and Cafferty (a criminal that Rebus has crossed swords with in the past) are both suffering in their old age from different medical conditions that now limit their abilities to act / react to events compared to when they were younger, while another character claims to be suffering from PTSD as a result of their time spent policing. I felt that in some respects the story has a slightly despondent air about it: it is set at the time when Scotland is emerging from the period of COVID lockdowns and people are unsure whether or not they should be still wearing face masks, keeping their distance from one another in social gatherings etc.; besides the obvious themes of justice and retribution the story also touches upon atonement for past mistakes, and finally the references to the music and musicians that Rebus likes reminds him (and those of us of a similar vintage) of times now long past. So if you are looking for a crime story that is full of atmosphere, credible characters and a gripping plot, then I think you will enjoy this book, but just be aware the ending will leave you wanting to find out what happens next. Let us hope the wait won't be too long! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Recommended - Mild Spoiler Warning. *by N***G on 23 May 2025* Generally good and a fair amount of action which hasn't always been the case as Rebus gets noticeably older. Recommended for series fans and newbies alike. *Mild Spoiler Warning* I feel a flaw in this story is the way Rebus accepts a request to find a missing person in the first place. Theoretically not too much of a spoiler as it happens so early in the book. Given Rebus is now a retired cop and given the nature of the person who asks him to find a missing person, Rebus seems to take the job on far too easily. As a retired cop would he really do this? Also, given he's retired and not everyone's cup of tea even within the police, would he really be able to get the kind of info he does get as easily as he does? I know it's fiction but some reality is required. Mild spoilers aside it's a recommended read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great storyline *by V***E on 25 February 2026* Really enjoyed reading this book. The latter books are even better than the earlier ones. Kept my interest throughout. 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