{"product_id":"the-dark-remains-ian-rankin-william-mcilvanney-paperback","title":"The Dark Remains by Ian Rankin and William McIlvanney - Crime, Thriller \u0026 Mystery - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781838854140\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Canongate Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adult\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Dark Remains is the electrifying prequel to William McIlvanney's legendary Laidlaw trilogy, completed by number one bestseller Ian Rankin from the notes McIlvanney left behind at his death. Set in 1970s Glasgow, it introduces DC Jack Laidlaw on his very first case, tracking a killer through the smoke and shadows of a city on the brink of gang war. Fans of gritty, atmospheric tartan noir will find this a masterclass in Scottish crime writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLawyer Bobby Carter did a lot of work for the wrong type of people. Now he's dead, and it was no accident. He's left behind a distraught family, powerful friends, and no shortage of enemies — so who dealt the fatal blow? DC Jack Laidlaw's reputation precedes him. He's not a team player, but he has an uncanny sixth sense for what's really happening on Glasgow's streets, and an instinct for reading people that his colleagues can't match. As two rival Glasgow gangs edge closer to all-out war over Carter's death, Laidlaw is given the case — and must work fast, navigating corrupt cops, nervous gangsters and his own complicated private life to find the truth before the city explodes into violence. Written from a half-finished manuscript that William McIlvanney left behind when he died in 2015, and completed with immense care and skill by Ian Rankin, The Dark Remains captures the smoky, morally ambiguous world that made the original Laidlaw novels era-defining classics of the genre. It stands as both a compelling standalone mystery and an essential origin story for one of crime fiction's most memorable detectives, bringing McIlvanney's unfinished vision to life for a new generation of readers while honouring the tone and voice that made him the godfather of tartan noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA rare collaboration between two giants of Scottish crime writing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe origin story of iconic detective Jack Laidlaw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtmospheric 1970s Glasgow setting steeped in tartan noir tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect entry point for new readers or a must-have for existing Laidlaw fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new paperback copy, ideal for gifting or collecting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWilliam McIlvanney (1936–2015) was a celebrated Scottish novelist and poet, widely regarded as the father of tartan noir for his groundbreaking Laidlaw trilogy. His work won the CWA Silver Dagger and continues to influence crime writers today. Ian Rankin is the number one bestselling author of the Inspector Rebus novels, one of the UK's most acclaimed and widely read crime writers. A lifelong admirer of McIlvanney, Rankin was entrusted with completing this unfinished manuscript, bringing his own skill and deep respect for the original material to the task.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA gripping, atmospheric slice of tartan noir that unites two of Scotland's finest crime writers across generations, The Dark Remains delivers a taut mystery and a poignant literary tribute in one unmissable paperback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Cover shown is the UK edition; ISBN and format are for the UK paperback as listed.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ian Rankin \u0026 William McIlvanney","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56295072072062,"sku":"SNG16100","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/files\/the-dark-remains-ian-rankin-william-mcilvanney-paperback-cover.webp?v=1784375843","url":"https:\/\/www.letsbuybooks.com\/products\/the-dark-remains-ian-rankin-william-mcilvanney-paperback","provider":"Lets Buy Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}