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The Dark Remains

By Ian Rankin and William McIlvanney
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The Dark Remains is a gripping crime thriller set in Glasgow, focusing on Detective Laidlaw's investigation into the murder of a prominent criminal. As tensions simmer among the city's criminal underworld, Laidlaw navigates a web of deceit and danger to uncover the truth. The narrative expertly blends gritty realism with complex character dynamics, immersing readers in a suspenseful exploration of crime and justice.
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You might enjoy this gripping crime thriller if you appreciate masterfully crafted detective stories set against a gritty, atmospheric backdrop. The collaboration between Rankin and McIlvanney offers a richly detailed plot with complex characters and a compelling mystery that unravels with tension and intrigue throughout.

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The Dark Remains

In this scorching crime hook-up, number one bestseller Ian Rankin and Scottish crime-writing legend William McIlvanney join forces for the first ever case of DI Laidlaw, Glasgow's original gritty detective

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Fantastic - Lee Child

Absolutely brilliant - Mick Herron

If the truth's in the shadows, get out of the light . . .

Lawyer Bobby Carter did a lot of work for the wrong type of people. Now he's dead, and it was no accident. He's left behind his share of enemies, but who dealt the fatal blow?

DC Jack Laidlaw's reputation precedes him. He's not a team player, but he's got a sixth sense for what's happening on the streets. As two Glasgow gangs go to war, Laidlaw needs to find out who got Carter before the whole city explodes.

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The collaboration between Rankin and McIlvanney combines the strengths of both authors, delighting fans of crime fiction. Lauded as a gripping journey through 1970s Glasgow, the novel is praised for its atmospheric setting and the vivid portrayal of the character Laidlaw. Considered a triumph, it is admired for capturing the essence of Scottish noir.

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ISBN: 9781838854140

Publisher: Canongate Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 June 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Canongate Books

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 215g

Pages: 320

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Ian Rankin William McIlvanney

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About the Author

William McIlvanney is the author of the award-winning Laidlaw trilogy, featuring Glasgow's original maverick detective. Both Laidlaw and The Papers of Tony Veitch gained Silver Daggers from the Crime Writers' Association, while the third in the series, Strange Loyalties, won the Glasgow Herald's People's Prize. He died in December 2015.

Ian Rankin is the number one bestselling author of the Inspector Rebus series. The Rebus books have been translated into thirty-six languages and are bestsellers worldwide. He is the recipient of four Crime Writers' Association Dagger Awards, including the prestigious Diamond Dagger, and in 2002 he received an OBE for services to literature. He lives in Edinburgh. @beathhigh | ianrankin.net

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