Another great book by the imitable Ian Rankin.
London's monied rich and famous, meets gangland underworld. All of this in a grand high rise overlooking Hyde Park , who's mysterious occupants offer an exciting challenge to D.S. Gillian Gish when a murder is discovered.

With the paparazzi always camped out waiting for a photo opportunity ,solving the murder puzzle is going to be difficult, If not awkward .
With twists and turns of Ian Rankin's legendary pace the reader is treated to the irony and wit that we have become accustomed to .

Really have enjoyed reading this book and certainly I did not miss the usual Rebus fare .

I think this is the first book I have read by Mr. Rankin. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Never be envious of those who have, it is a facade in some cases. Secret affairs, dodgy dealing, murders, dogged persistence. All in this one book.

I loved it and I loved the style of writing.

I am surprised it's not five stars for all reviews!

Wow! What can I say? This is Ian Rankin. When I read his name, I know the book is going to be GOOD.

The Height surpassed all expectations, this is a solid 5-star read!

Really hoping for a DS Gillian Gish series!

Well. What can I say!? It’s Sir. Ian Rankin, of course it is going to be twisty, gripping and compulsive!!

With the Heights we meet a whole new team of officers, the main being; DS Gillian Gish.
Called to a murder at a ludicrously expensive high rise we meet a host of intriguing characters, all of them well known in some way, be it for crime, corruption or social media stardom. The story grabs a hold very quickly - and keeps you in a perpetual state of confusion; with each new chapter I had decided on a different killer and I was proven wrong until the very last page.
The ending was absolutely not what I was expecting - and I was hugely disappointed, not by the resolution or the story itself - they were brilliantly executed, I just didn’t want it to be true!!
I really enjoyed this book, it has reminded me why Ian Rankin is a master storyteller. Hoping we get to meet Gish again in the future.
Thoroughly recommend.

The Heights: an extremely exclusive luxury apartment...no, suites...building overlooking Hyde Park. Only the very wealthy, famous, and secretive need apply.

But it's not all that it seems beneath that oh-so-glossy veneer...

The night concierge lies dead in the lobby.

And since all the inmates (for it certainly feels like a gilded prison) are used to getting their own way and keeping secrets, this is not going to be the easiest of investigations for Gillian Gish.

And there are a LOT of secrets...

Absolutely brilliant

Ian Rankin proves once again why he’s a titan of crime fiction. Steering away from his classic Rebus territory, The Heights drops readers into the glittering, paranoid world of London’s ultra-wealthy. Rankin delivers a sharp social critique wrapped in a classic whodunit framework. It’s tense, layered, and packed with twists that feel entirely earned. If you love high-stakes thrillers with meticulous police work and razor-thin motives, pick this one up immediately.