A Song for the Dark Times

When John Rebus receives a frantic late-night call from his estranged daughter, Samantha, informing him that her husband, Keith, has vanished without a trace, the retired detective's quiet life is shattered. Rebus, intimately familiar with the dark underbelly of human nature, immediately fears the worst and understands that his daughter will inevitably become the police's primary suspect. Plagued by guilt over his past failures as a father, where his dedication to the force often overshadowed his family, Rebus embarks on a desperate journey. Driving to a remote, windswept coastal town rife with hidden agendas and unspoken secrets, he finds himself torn between the instincts of a seasoned investigator and the desperate love of a father. As he delves deeper into the disappearance, confronting a community where loyalty is fiercely guarded and dangers lurk beneath a placid surface, Rebus grapples with the terrifying possibility that the truth he uncovers might be the very thing he wishes to avoid. This gripping installment in the Rebus series explores themes of crime, familial duty, and the complex path to redemption.