Even Dogs in the Wild

John Rebus finds retirement to be an ill-fitting garment. Instead of embracing a tranquil life filled with leisure and domestic tasks, he is haunted by the ghosts of his past cases and the unyielding pull of his instincts as a former detective. The challenges of the mundane seem trivial compared to the thrill of unraveling mysteries.

As he wrestles with his restlessness, dark clouds gather in the streets of Edinburgh. A series of unsettling events begin to unfold, pushing the retired investigator back into the fray. Rebus finds himself drawn to a complex case that tests his abilities and confronts the shadows of his darker days. His former life calls to him, revealing a world where crime and morality intertwine.

In a landscape fraught with danger, Rebus must navigate his own limitations while also grappling with personal demons. The allure of justice outweighs the comforts of retirement, forcing him back into the crime-ridden underbelly he's always known. The urgency of the investigation reignites his passion and reveals just how unyielding his dedication to truth can be, even in the twilight of his career. With every twist, he learns that some mysteries refuse to remain buried, no matter how far one tries to run from them.