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Tres mujeres jóvenes han aparecido ultrajadas y asesinadas. El criminal se ha guardado como fúnebre recuerdo un objeto de cada una de ellas. Demasiadas coincidencias en tono a una forma de actuar que recuerda a los salvajes procedimientos y la impronta de un asesino en serie que conmocionó a la sociedad escocesa en los años sesenta: el escurridizo John Biblia, cuya verdadera identidad nunca se pudo averiguar. El inspector de policía John Rebus es el vivo reflejo de la frustración de aquellos que no pudieron atrapar a aquel depravado criminal. Ahora está decidido a enfrentarse con alguien que parece querer glorificar la memoria de su macabro predecesor. En el embarullado curso de la investigación el inspector Rebus topa con otra serie de muertes sin conexión aparente. Un trabajador de la industria del petróleo, un confidente del narcotráfico y un conocido mafioso mueres en extrañas circunstancias; unos sucesos a los que hay que añadir las extrañas implicaciones de personajes de los bajos fondos urbanos y de magnates de las altas esferas del poder económico. Inmerso en varios frentes abiertos, el carácter pendenciero, rebelde y transgresor del inspector le enfrenta además a una investigación interna dirigida por un superior vengativo. Cualquier paso en falso puede acabar con la carrera de Rebus, si bien antes habrá que poner punto final a una obsesión: dar caza a John Biblia.
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About Ian Rankin
Ian Rankin is a bestselling Scottish crime novelist widely celebrated for creating Detective Inspector John Rebus, one of the most enduring characters in modern British crime fiction. Known for atmospheric mysteries set in Edinburgh, Rankin combines intricate murder investigations with psychological complexity, social observation, political intrigue, and an unflinching exploration of the darker side of urban life. His novels take readers beyond the immediate question of who committed a crime, examining the institutions, personal histories, loyalties, and social pressures that shape criminal investigations. Edinburgh plays a particularly important role in his fiction, becoming a vivid literary landscape of historic streets, contemporary neighborhoods, pubs, police stations, and hidden corners where secrets can survive for years. Rankin's writing appeals to readers who enjoy realistic detective work, morally complicated characters, and mysteries that reveal as much about society as they do about individual crimes. His celebrated books include Knots and Crosses, Hide and Seek, Black and Blue, Mortal Causes, Let It Bleed, Dead Souls, Resurrection Men, and Rather Be the Devil. Whether you are a longtime fan of British detective fiction or discovering Ian Rankin books for the first time, his novels offer a compelling combination of suspense, atmosphere, character development, and thoughtful social commentary.
Who Is Ian Rankin?
Ian Rankin was born on April 28, 1960, in Cardenden, Fife, Scotland. He studied English literature at the University of Edinburgh, where his academic interests helped establish a foundation for his literary career. Before achieving international success as a crime novelist, he explored different forms of writing and worked on projects that included literary fiction. His breakthrough came with the John Rebus series, which began with Knots and Crosses in 1987. As the series developed, Rankin became known for using crime fiction to examine the changing social and political landscape of Scotland, particularly Edinburgh. His books often explore corruption, organized crime, institutional failures, and the consequences of decisions made by people in positions of authority. Rankin's success has brought him major literary recognition, including the prestigious Edgar Award and the Gold Dagger from the Crime Writers' Association. He has also received honors for his contribution to literature and was knighted in recognition of his services to literature. His work has helped establish Scottish crime fiction as a major part of contemporary detective literature, attracting readers who appreciate both intricate mysteries and the distinctive atmosphere of his settings.
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