Mortal Causes
The #1 bestselling series that inspired BBC One’s REBUS
(Author) Ian RankinDetective and mystery stories. It is August in Edinburgh and the Festival is in full swing... A brutally tortured body is discovered in one of the city's ancient subterranean streets and marks on the corpse cause Rebus to suspect the involvement of sectarian activists. The prospect of a terrorist atrocity in a city heaving with tourists is almost unthinkable. When the victim turns out to be the son of a notorious gangster, Rebus realises he is sitting atop a volcano of mayhem - and it's just about to erupt.
Ian Rankin
Ian Rankin is a Scottish author best known for his crime fiction novels, particularly the Inspector Rebus series. His literary style is characterized by gritty realism, complex characters, and intricate plotlines. Rankin's contributions to literature include shining a spotlight on social issues and exploring the darker side of human nature through his writing. His most famous work is "Black and Blue," which won the CWA Gold Dagger for Fiction and solidified Rankin's reputation as a master of the crime genre. Rankin's impact on the literary world is undeniable, with his Inspector Rebus series becoming a staple in the genre and inspiring a new generation of crime writers.