Knots & Crosses by Ian Rankin

Knots & Crosses by Ian Rankin

Detective John Rebus arrives in Edinburgh to investigate a series of brutal murders that mirror a childhood game of noughts and crosses. As the killer's twisted pattern emerges, Rebus must confront his own demons while racing against time to stop the murders before the final move is made. Ian Rankin's debut novel introduces one of crime fiction's most compelling detectives—a man haunted by his past, driven by obsession, and willing to bend the rules to catch a killer. Dark, atmospheric, and gripping, Knots & Crosses launches the Inspector Rebus series with a psychological edge that defined modern Scottish noir. Perfect for fans of gritty crime fiction and complex protagonists.