Skinner's Rules (Bob Skinner Mysteries)

by Quintin Jardine

Book Overview

The book that launched a legend: the first novel in the acclaimed Bob Skinner series. As head of Edinburgh's CID, Detective Chief Superintendent Bob Skinner has seen it all... but even he is shocked... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0747241392
• Release Date: January 1994
• Publisher: Headline Book Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.8" x 0.8" x 4.4"

Customer Reviews

Good police procedural.

Skinner is the antithesis of Rebus-tall, lean, no discernable bad habits, a close relationship with his superiors, officers, daughter and girl friend. Takes a bit of getting used to. I found this a very good police procedural with twists along the way, well done atmosphere and quite good suspense. I've already ordered the next two books in the series, and would definitely recommend giving these a try.

A worthy start to a Scottish based crime series, but.....

This was my first Skinner book, and I enjoyed it. I have since read several more, and they have became progressively worse! Skinner becomes more irritating and arrogant as the series advances, but this one was good.

The Start of a Great Series

I bought this book because my last name is Skinner and I used to live in Edinburgh. This book captures the real Scotland, its smudge covered buildings, amber street lights and horizontal rain. In the process you are treated to a thrilling story. This series is often compared with Ian Rankin's Rebus stories. Both feature Edinburgh cops, but have different views. I think the Skinner series is as enjoyable, but maybe not as complex as the Rebus series.