Over the years, Ian Rankin has amassed a portfolio of short stories published in crime magazines, composed for events and broadcast on radio. There are seven stories in this volume, the first of three which will include all twenty-one stories of the Beggars Banquet book, read unabridged. It includes two Inspector Rebus tales, and ranges from the sinister Someone Got to Eddie to the wryly comic The Only True Comedian. All bear the hallmark of great crime writing, but the collection also displays Rankin's more playful side - even revelaing a real warmth in Rebus's character. For the audio, the hugely versatile James Macpherson relishes the variety of characters. Of even more interest to his many fans, Ian includes EIGHT Inspector Rebus stories in this new collection...