Knots and Crosses By Ian Rankin - Rebus Bk1

Discover how it all began in the very first Rebus novel from 'Britain's No.1 crime writer'. "And in Edinburgh of all places. You never think of that sort of thing happening here, do you...?" 'That sort of thing' is the brutal abduction and murder of two young girls. When a third child disappears, the city is gripped by fear. Detective Sergeant John Rebus, drinking too much and struggling with a failing marriage that has taken his young daughter away from him, is one of many officers searching for the killer. Then the messages begin to arrive. Knotted pieces of string. Matchstick crosses. Cryptic clues sent directly to Rebus, drawing him into a disturbing game and hinting at a connection only he can unravel. As the investigation deepens, Rebus realises that this is more than a hunt for a murderer - it is a test of his past, his instincts, and his resolve. Dark, unsettling and atmospheric, this debut novel introduces one of crime fiction's most iconic detectives and marks the start of a legendary series set in the shadowy streets of Edinburgh.