I loved the John Rebus books and TV shows. But Rebus retired.
Malcolm Fox is another character invented by Rankin from the same Edinburgh police force. But I find him not nearly as compelling.
Still, Rankin is a superb writer. This book is well worth reading.
Detective Inspector Malcolm Fox works in the Complaints and Conduct Department of Lothian and Borders Police, members of which are invariably treated with suspicion and hostility by regular police officers. …