Description
The Naming of the Dead by Ian Rankin is a gripping crime thriller featuring Detective Inspector John Rebus, set against the backdrop of the 2005 G8 Summit in Scotland.
As world leaders gather amid heightened security and public protests, Rebus begins investigating the apparent suicide of a Member of Parliament. Ordered to abandon the case, he suspects there is far more to the death than meets the eye. Meanwhile, Detective Sergeant Siobhan Clarke pursues her own investigation into police misconduct during the demonstrations, leading both detectives into dangerous territory.
As political pressure mounts, their separate enquiries begin to converge, uncovering a complex web of corruption, violence, and murder. With the possibility of a serial killer operating in the shadows, Rebus must navigate conflicting loyalties while racing to uncover the truth.
Combining intelligent police procedural with political intrigue and atmospheric Scottish settings, The Naming of the Dead is a compelling instalment in Ian Rankin’s acclaimed Inspector Rebus series.
