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Ian Rankin Longlisted For The Scottish Crime Book Of The Year

We are delighted that Rather Be The Devil by Ian Rankin has been longlisted for the McIlvanney Prize Scottish Crime Book of the Year 2017.

For more information about the prize, please see here.

(Agent for Ian Rankin: Peter Robinson)

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