But in finding an ally, he may have given his enemies an easy means of attack.
Plot summary Rebus is drafted in by Scotland Yard to help track down a cannibalistic serial killer called the Wolfman, whose first victim was found in the East End of London 's lonely Wolf Street. It is the third of the Inspector Rebus novels. When Rebus is offered a serial killer profile of the Wolfman by an attractive female psychologist, it's too good an opportunity to miss. Tooth and Nail is a 1992 crime novel by Ian Rankin, originally entitled Wolfman.
But his Scotland Yard opposite number, George Flight, isn't happy at yet more interference, and Rebus finds himself dealing with racial prejudice as well as the predations of a violent maniac. Scotland Yard are anxious to find the killer and Inspector Rebus is drafted in to help. These books *are* gory, but Rebus is an interesting character, full of contradictions and doubts and I’m happy to know that I have many more books in the series to read! Recommended.They call him the Wolfman - because he takes a bite out of his victims and because they found the first victim in the East End's lonely Wolf Street. I’m enjoying the Rebus series as an antidote to the many cozy mysteries that I’ve been reading lately not only are they suspenseful, but they are also quite literate, something we no longer find that often in mysteries since ratcheting up the gore seems to be the order of the day at present. Also never mind that the London coppers are resentful of an outsider being brought onto their turf, or that Rebus not only must deal with the case but also must pay some attention to his ex-wife and teenage daughter, who now live in London never mind that his daughter is dating a rather dodgy older boy….
Never mind that the reason he had solved one such case (detailed in Knots and Crosses) was its extremely personal nature, London authorities figure he has a special way of working that will stand him in good stead. Detective Inspector John Rebus is loaned to the London police because they are dealing with a mystifying serial killer and he has the reputation of being able to solve such crimes.
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