Set in Darkness

As Scotland stands on the precipice of a new era, with the first Scottish parliament in three centuries about to convene, Edinburgh seethes with political fervor and ambition. Detective Inspector John Rebus finds himself ensnared in the ceremonial duties surrounding Queensbury House, the future seat of power. His mundane tasks are shattered when a long-dead body is unearthed from the mansion's fireplace. Simultaneously, the city is rocked by the apparent suicide of a homeless man, who inexplicably leaves behind a fortune in cash, and the brutal murder of a rising political star. These disparate and increasingly dark threads begin to intertwine, pulling Rebus into a complex web of corruption, historical secrets, and contemporary power struggles. His investigation forces him into a chilling confrontation with a notorious criminal he believed was locked away for good, exposing a conspiracy where immense profits are tied to Scotland's independence. In a city where darkness gathers as big money is at stake, Rebus must navigate treacherous political landscapes and personal vendettas to uncover the truth.