Hide and Seek – Ian Rankin

Description

In Hide and Seek, Ian Rankin introduces readers to the gritty, dark underworld of Edinburgh through the eyes of his iconic detective, John Rebus. When a junkie is found dead in an Edinburgh squat—sprawled out in a cross-like position with candles burned down beside him and a five-pointed star painted on the wall—it initially seems like just another drug-related death. But as Rebus digs deeper, he uncovers a web of deceit, corruption, and treachery that points to something much more sinister.

As Rebus confronts the city’s seedy underbelly, he finds himself drawn into a mystery that pulls him to the very edge. This is no ordinary case. There’s a seductive, almost tangible danger that calls to him, enticing him to explore the darkest corners of his own mind. Rebus’s determination to uncover the truth leads him through a maze of lies and criminal activity, all while battling his own personal demons.

Rankin’s atmospheric storytelling immerses the reader in a compelling and brooding world where nothing is as it seems, and where Rebus’s unyielding quest for justice could cost him more than just his sanity.