Knots and Crosses

Edinburgh has been shocked by the abduction and subsequent strangling of two young girls. Journalist Jim Stevens runs his own investigation, and has uncovered Michael Rebus's drug dealing. He suspects that his brother John, a police officer, knows or even supports his brother's illegal activities.John Rebus is meanwhile assigned to the investigative team. The investigation, however, remains without success, and eventually two more girls disappear. Throughout the case, John is haunted by his past