(published in English as The Dark Remains ) is a literary landmark in Scottish crime fiction. It serves as a prequel to William McIlvanney’s iconic Laidlaw trilogy, the series that founded the "Tartan Noir" genre.
: Bobby Carter, a lawyer and "consigliere" to gang boss Cam Colvin, is found stabbed to death in a dark alley. William McIlvanney & Ian Rankin Das Dunkle Bl...
The novel is set in , roughly five years before the events of the first Laidlaw book. (published in English as The Dark Remains )
: Laidlaw eventually uncovers that Carter was killed during a domestic dispute by his own family, who were tired of his abuse—a secret Laidlaw helps contain to protect the children. 🕵️ Key Characters The Dark Remains by William McIlvanney and Ian Rankin William McIlvanney & Ian Rankin Das Dunkle Bl...