First edition, first printing. Hardback. Flat signed by the author on the title page without dedication. A flawless, highly collectible copy of this satirical crime thriller featuring investigative journalist Jack Parlabane. Condition Report

• Book: Fine. Pristine cloth boards with crisp corners and a rigid spine. Text block is bright, square, and completely free of flaws, age-toning, or ownership marks.

• Dust Jacket: Fine. Immaculate, vibrant wrapper with absolutely no creasing, shelf-wear, or micro-tears. The original publisher's price remains completely unclipped on the front flap. Beautifully preserved in an archival protective sleeve.

Plot Summary In this sharp and satirical installment of the Jack Parlabane series, investigative journalist Parlabane is tasked with debunking a wave of spiritualism and corporate pseudoscience sweeping through a Scottish university. The plot centers around a calculated alliance of money-grubbing psychics, exploitative right-wing creationists, and gullible high-profile targets ensnared by scams claiming to reach "beyond the grave". Brookmyre blends dark comedy with a fierce, skeptical critique of the paranormal, drawing parallels to real-world anti-pseudoscience movements. The "unsinkable rubber ducks" of the title serve as a metaphor for fervent believers who refuse to accept rational logic, making for a fast-paced, educational, and deeply funny mystery.