Every Sunday we are taking a look at the world of books. I read a lot and always want to share my opinions on what I read, so I thought it would be fun to write reviews. Today we are looking at short story by Ian Rankin.

The Rise (2023)

Ian Rankin

Synopsis

he Rise is a gleaming residential tower, newly constructed from steel and blackened glass, that stands on some of London’s most prestigious real estate. Looming imposingly over Hyde Park, only multi-millionaires need apply for one of its sumptuous apartments. But when the young night concierge is found murdered in the building’s lobby, the elite residents quickly find their gilded lifestyles under unwelcome police scrutiny.

Investigating officer DS Gish has her work cut out. The only suspects, those who live in the building, aren’t accustomed to police interrogation. But it seems horribly certain that one of them must be the killer. Could it be the Russian oligarch? Or the lonely actress? Maybe it’s the family of the career criminal? Or perhaps it’s the building’s reclusive developer who lives alone in the penthouse?

– from Amazon

Positive Points

If you are looking for a story that reads like an episode of a television police or crime drama then this is the book for you. It is all about policing and there are some sections that are really in depth and that drags you into the story and want to read more about it.

Negative Points

It is a short story and I felt it ended a bit too soon and quickly.

Overall Review

For a short story it is a book that is engaging and makes you want to read more as you get into it. It may be a tad too serious for some as it reads like a television episode about police so some may not feel it is escapism.

Rating : *** 3 Stars