Can you recommend some rebus novels from the list of rebus novels?

Sure. One of the well - known John Rebus novels is 'Knots and Crosses'. It's a great start to get into the series.

One well - known rebus novel is 'The Da Vinci Code' by Dan Brown. It contains various puzzles and symbolic elements that are like rebuses throughout the story.

A lesser - known rebus novel might be 'House of Leaves' by Mark Z. Danielewski. The unique formatting of the text, with footnotes that seem to lead to other footnotes, and the use of different fonts and page layouts all create a rebus - like experience. The story itself is also full of puzzles and strange elements that make the reader work hard to piece together the narrative, much like solving a complex rebus.

Probably 'Exit Music'. It's a very popular one as it ties up some loose ends in Rebus's story in a very satisfying way.

Well, in Ian Rankin's Rebus novels, one characteristic is the intricate plotting. The stories keep you guessing until the end. Regarding the 'long shadows' part, it might imply that the past actions of characters, like Rebus's own past mistakes or the history of the city, constantly influence the current investigations. And the setting of Edinburgh is almost like another character, with its alleys and different social strata adding depth to the novels.

Rebus novels often have hidden messages. For example, they might use symbols within the text that represent something else.

One of the highly regarded ones is 'Knots and Crosses'. It's where we are first introduced to Rebus and his world. Another good one is 'Black and Blue' which has a really engaging mystery plot.

The novel 'Exit Music' is also part of the Rebus series. It shows Rebus at a later stage in his career. The story is filled with political intrigue and personal drama, and as always, Rebus has to use his wits and experience to solve the case, making it a very engaging read.

There's a novel called 'Rebus Resurgence'. In this book, the rebus puzzles are not just simple brain - teasers but are deeply intertwined with the overall narrative. The story is set in a fictional city where a detective uses his knowledge of rebus to solve a series of crimes. It's a great read for those who love both mystery and the unique aspect of rebus in literature.

I'm not sure of specific new rebus novels off the top of my head. But you can check out local bookstores or online platforms. They might have new releases in the rebus novel category.