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Start with The Dark Remains and continue through all 1 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with The Dark Remains
Book 1 by Ian Rankin • Published 2021
Set in 1972 Glasgow, this prequel finds newly minted detective Jack Laidlaw investigating the murder of a mob lawyer caught between rival gang bosses. Co written from William McIlvanney’s unfinished manuscript, it sho...
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Book 1:The Dark Remains
Ian Rankin • 2021
Set in 1972 Glasgow, this prequel finds newly minted detective Jack Laidlaw investigating the murder of a mob lawyer caught between rival gang bosses. Co written from William McIlvanney’s unfinished manuscript, it sho...
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What is the best order to read the Jack Laidlaw Ian Rankin series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with The Dark Remains.
How many books are in the Jack Laidlaw Ian Rankin series?
There are 1 books currently listed in the Jack Laidlaw Ian Rankin series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Jack Laidlaw Ian Rankin series?
New readers should start with The Dark Remains, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Jack Laidlaw Ian Rankin series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2021.