The Rise is the newest residential tower that stands on some of London's most prestigious real estate. Only multi-millionaires need apply for one of the sumptuous apartments in this building that looms over Hyde Park.
When the night concierge is found murdered in The Rise's lobby, its elite residents come under police scrutiny-- something they definitely are not accustomed to.
Continually obstructed by locked doors, the rules of diplomatic immunity, and an apparent lack of motive, investigating officer Detective Sergeant Gish has her work cut out for her to find the killer.
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Ian Rankin's The Rise is a deftly written, swiftly paced story that has a lot to say about the London property market and the types of people who live in exclusive buildings. The cast of suspects is varied and interesting, and I did like DS Gish.
The bottom line? This story was fun to read but altogether too easy to figure out.
The Rise by Ian Rankin
eISBN: 9781662515347
Amazon Original Stories © 2023
eBook, 86 pages
Short Story
Rating: B
Source: Purchased from Amazon.
This sounds like a great premise for a story, Cathy. And I do like Rankin's writing. It's good to hear Gish is a solid character, too. It's a shame that it didn't challenge your sleuthing skills more, though. I know what you mean: when it's too easy to work out the details, that's a bit of a let-down. Still - sounds like a solid story.
ReplyDeleteI don't usually read short stories but I am an Ian Rankin fan so maybe I'll make an exception.
ReplyDeleteI think it would be hard to write a short story mystery that gives enough clues to the reader without giving away too much. This one does sound like fun.
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