‘And in Edinburgh of all places. I mean, you never think of that sort of thing happening in Edinburgh, do you…?’ ‘That sort of thing’ is the brutal abduction and murder of two young girls. And now a third is missing, presumably gone to the same sad end. Detective Sergeant John Rebus, smoking and drinking too much, is one of many policemen hunting the killer. And then the messages begin to arrive: knotted string and matchstick crosses taunting Rebus with pieces of a puzzle only he can solve.
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This is a good start to the series and you will see how the character of Inspector Rebus evolves. Also Ian Rankin’s writing and the storylines get better throughout his novels as the characters settle. Moreover these novels can be read as standalone novels.
