I have to take Elizabeth George in small doses - I've only read the first seven so far (the last one I read was "Playing for the Ashes"). I probably read one about every 6 months or so. I have to be in the right "mood" to read one; they can be very "depressing".
I understand what you mean about Ian Rankin - I think the early Rebus books are a lot better than the later ones.
Colin Dexter's "Inspector Morse" series, on the other hand, are among the small list of books that I read over and over. I never tire of them. I love the "Morse" TV series, too.
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