The Dark Remains

New York Times best-selling author Ian Rankin and Scottish crime-writing legend William McIlvanney join forces for the first ever case of D. I. Laidlaw, Glasgow's original gritty detective.


A war between rival gangs is set to explode on the streets of Glasgow and the fragile equilibrium that has been keeping the city safe for many months is at risk.


In this scorching prequel, Glasgow in the 1970s is brought thrillingly to life, with its gangs, organized crime bosses, crooked politics, corrupt police, hard men, and innocent battlers caught in the crossfire. In the midst of it all stands D. I. Jack Laidlaw, as memorable a character as has ever been created.