The disappearance of a police officer starts an investigation that could bring down a legendary detective.

Ian Rankin places the case beside the accumulated weight of John Rebus's own history. Choose this for crime readers interested in the consequences of a long career, not only its resourcefulness. The appeal is the point at which an investigator's reputation becomes another contested part of the evidence.

WHO IS IT FOR?

For readers who enjoy investigations, uncertain loyalties and secrets with consequences.