Another great books by Rankin - one of his early ones, I think. It has an interesting introduction where he talks about the overlooked genre of detective noir fiction, and how it can be used to explore bigger themes. (Another example of this being Le Carré)
Brings in the growing presence of the eastern european and caucasus mafia, and the globalization of crime and criminal organizations - the Yakuza even make an appearance.
As usual, digs at corporate ladder-climbers and those motivated by the egotism of professional position and power.
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