A colleague's suicide. Pedophiles. A missing child. A serial killer. You never know your luck, muses Rebus. Driven by instinct and experience, he searches for connections, against official skepticism. But at night, unsoothed by whiskey, Rebus faces his ghosts-and the prospect of his daughter's possibly permanent paralysis. Soldiering through dank, desperate slums and the tony flats of the Scottish chic, Rebus uncovers a chain of crime, deceit, and hidden sins-knowing it's himself he's really trying to save.
Another great Ian Rankin read. The subject matter of pedophiles and missing children is a hard one to deal with but when Rebus sends them away it makes it all better. This book has a realistic plot with many sub-plots that tie together and kept me engrossed. The book has a real sense of place and I can feel myself walking the streets of Edinburgh with Rebus. I enjoyed the past history of Rebus and his wife and daughter. It made Rebus feel like a real person. Rankin's books are a bit gritty but I like the fact that Rebus has a conscience and a determination to put the criminals away. I look forward to reading the next book in the series and I would highly recommend this series to those who love Scottish mystery.
Another great Ian Rankin read. The subject matter of pedophiles and missing children is a hard one to deal with but when Rebus sends them away it makes it all better. This book has a realistic plot with many sub-plots that tie together and kept me engrossed. The book has a real sense of place and I can feel myself walking the streets of Edinburgh with Rebus. I enjoyed the past history of Rebus and his wife and daughter. It made Rebus feel like a real person. Rankin's books are a bit gritty but I like the fact that Rebus has a conscience and a determination to put the criminals away. I look forward to reading the next book in the series and I would highly recommend this series to those who love Scottish mystery.
