The Complaints

by Ian Rankin | Mystery & Thrillers |
ISBN: 1409103471 Global Overview for this book
Registered by wingcluricaunewing of Armagh, Co. Armagh United Kingdom on 12/21/2013
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Journal Entry 1 by wingcluricaunewing from Armagh, Co. Armagh United Kingdom on Saturday, December 21, 2013
Ian Rankin was born in 1960 in Fife. Rankin is best known for his Inspector Rebus series, which began in 1987 with "Knots and Crosses". “The Complaints” was first published in 2009, and features a new lead character – Malcolm Fox.

Malcolm Fox is an Inspector with the Lothian and Borders Police, based at Police HQ in Edinburgh. He’s a senior member of the Complaints and Conduct department and therefore wouldn’t have too many friends amongst the rank and file; his job is to investigate those cops suspected of wrongdoing.

Despite that, Fox proves a likeable character – one who has had his troubles in the past. He had struggled with a drink problem, though has been dry for about five years. He’s been able to trust himself in a bar for the last two years now, and often joins his colleagues for a couple of post-work drinks. (His, of course, are of the non-alcoholic variety – though he is, occasionally, sorely tempted). He lives alone in Oxgangs, in what was supposed to have been the marital home – though the marriage itself lasted barely a year. His father’s in a nearby nursing home, and he visits as often as he can. (He also keeps as close an eye as he can on his sister – she, like Malcolm was in the past, is fond of a drink. She also has to contend with a partner who isn’t slow to hand out a beating).

The book starts well for Malcolm, returning to the office after a ‘successful’ investigation. His most recent case has led to charges being brought against Glen Heaton, a detective based at Torpichen. (He’d been leaking information not only to the media, but also to the criminals). Now, he’s been asked to look into Jamie Breck, another detective based at the same station. Breck’s name has come to the attention of the Child Protection Unit, tied to a dodgy website thanks to his credit card. However, the Child Protection Unit want to know a little more about the man – and Fox is drafted in to do a little digging. Things, however, soon get complicated. Jude’s abusive partner is found dead after a night on the town and Breck is one of the investigating officers.

An enjoyable and easily-read book, one that didn’t drag at all. Having read all the Michael Connelly books, and knowing how much trouble Harry Bosch has had with the LAPD’s version of the Complaints, I wasn’t too sure I’d warm to Fox. However, there were no problems on that front whatsoever - in fact, I was surprised at how willing he was to bend the rules. Very much recommended.

Journal Entry 2 by wingcluricaunewing at Belfast, Co. Antrim United Kingdom on Saturday, December 21, 2013
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