Inspector Rebus #3 : Tooth and Nail (P)

Inspector John Rebus is heading south, reluctantly drafted to London for his supposed expertise on serial killers. Scotland Yard’s George Flight isn’t exactly rolling out the welcome mat—handling pressure from his superiors is hard enough without a "Jock" detective poking around.

Rebus quickly learns he’s in for more than professional tensions. The "Wolfman," a violent serial killer, is terrorizing the city, and Rebus must navigate not only the investigation but also the racial prejudice simmering beneath London’s surface.

When an alluring psychologist offers Rebus a profile of the killer, he sees an opportunity to gain an edge. But trusting new allies comes with risks, and Rebus may have just handed his adversaries the perfect weapon to take him down.

In Tooth and Claw, Ian Rankin masterfully weaves a tense and atmospheric tale of ambition, danger, and Rebus's relentless pursuit of justice in the shadow of a brutal killer.