对《暗影圣经的圣徒》的赞扬：
“兰金近年来最好的一部小说。这是一部一流的惊悚小说，也对当代苏格兰社会进行了法律层面的思考。”——《独立报》
“剧情紧张，字字玑珠，充满趣味，你会再一次爱上这个系列。”——朱迪思·弗兰德斯，《时代》杂志
“精巧，充满野心......探索了忠诚在一个不断改变的世界中何去何从这一令人着迷的问题，描写了一个饱经摔打却百折不挠的生存英雄。”——劳拉·威尔逊，《卫报》
“一如既往，这是本绝对引人入胜的佳作。”——《周日邮报》
“该系列的铁杆粉丝可以细细品味各个角色间巧妙安排的对戏......向这样一位作者致敬，他不断勾起读者的期盼，使这样一部连载多年的系列始终保持着新鲜感，在角色那
杂货店一样的心中不断发掘出更深刻的东西。”——比尔·欧特，《书单》杂志特邀书评员
“兰金描写对话的天赋，他敏锐挖掘人类本性的智慧在这部作品中不断升华，不论是‘雷博斯’这个历经多年的系列小说的老粉丝，还是新读者，都会得到回味许久的阅读体验。”——维克·米库纳，《代顿每日新闻》
“这是‘雷博斯’系列做好的一部了吧？我彻底为之着迷了。”——珍·福布斯，《货架意识》
“伊安·兰金是位很有技巧，非常成功的作家，他总能带来构架巧妙的剧情和精心刻画的角色......兰金是这个游戏的主宰者，《暗影圣徒》是他做好的作品之一。”——芭芭拉·莉普金·格森彭，《读书报告家》
“雷博斯吸引人的地方在于他沉稳安静的性格和能力......我愿意跟你赌上那么一小杯高地公园牌威士忌，你一定也会像我一样，彻底被约翰·雷博斯所吸引的。”——丹尼特·史蒂芬斯，《波士顿环球报》
Praise for SAINTS OF THE SHADOW BIBLE:
“Rankin’s finest novel for years. A first-rate thriller but also a forensic examination of contemporary Scottish society.”Independent
“so tight, so efficiently written and so funny that you fall in love with the series all over again” Judith Flanders, The Times
“subtle, and ambitious… a fascinating exploration of ideas of loyalty and allegiance in a changing world, as well as a welcome return for a battered but tenacious survivor”Laura Wilson, The Guardian
“As ever, this is a thoroughly compelling read”
The Mail on Sunday
“Longtime fans of the series will savour every nuance in the subtle interplay between characters… Hats off to a writer who can keep a long-running series fresh by upsetting our expectations and rummaging ever deeper into the rag-and-bone shop of his characters’ hearts.”
Bill Ott, Booklist starred review
“Rankin’s gift with dialogue, his wit and raw examination of human nature continue to intensify, resulting in a resonant reading experience for both seasoned series devotees and new Rebus recruits.”
“Is this the best Rebus novel ever? I was thoroughly enthralled.” Vick Mickunas, Dayton Daily News
Jen Forbus, Shelf Awareness
“Ian Rankin is such a practiced and successful writer that he always can be relied upon to deliver a well-planned plot, populated with well-drawn characters…he is at the top of his game, and SAINTS OF THE SHADOW BIBLE is one of the best novels he has produced” Barbara Lipkien Gershenbaum, Book Reporter
“Rebus shines with his quiet competence and idiosyncrasies… I’m willing to bet a wee dram of Highland Park whisky that you’ll find John Rebus as thoroughly addictive as I do.” Daneet Steffens, Boston Globe