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Gritty crime meets social issues in Edinburgh's underbelly.

This book could be a good read for someone who enjoys crime novels with a touch of social commentary. Set in Edinburgh, "Fleshmarket Close" delves into the dark side of the city, exploring issues like immigration, racism, and the treatment of asylum seekers. With a complex plot that unravels secrets buried beneath the concrete, the book keeps readers hooked till the end. Ian Rankin's writing captures the gritty atmosphere of Edinburgh's underworld, making it a thrilling and thought-provoking read.

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Fleshmarket Close

Regular price ₱242.55 ₱193.05 20% off
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ISBN: 9780752865638
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: ₱564.30
Authors: Ian Rankin
Publisher: Orion
Date of Publication: 2005-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Mystery/Crime/Thriller, Contemporary
Related Topics: Mystery, Crime, Suspense, Thriller
Goodreads rating: 4.01
(rated by 13324 readers)

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An illegal immigrant is found murdered in an Edinburgh housing a racist attack, or something else entirely? Rebus is drawn into the case, but has other his old police station has closed for business, and his masters would rather he retire than stick around. But Rebus is that most stubborn of creatures. As Rebus investigates, he must visit an asylum seekers' detention centre, deal with the sleazy Edinburgh underworld, and maybe even fall in love...Siobhan meanwhile has problems of her own. A teenager has disappeared from home and Siobhan is drawn into helping the family, which will mean travelling closer than is healthy towards the web of a convicted rapist. Then there's the small matter of the two skeletons - a woman and an infant - found buried beneath a concrete cellar floor in Fleshmarket Close. The scene begins to look like an elaborate stunt - but whose, and for what purpose? And how can it tie to the murder on the unforgiving housing-scheme known as Knoxland?
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Gritty crime meets social issues in Edinburgh's underbelly.

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