Legacy of the Irn-Bru Killer-A John Innes Crime

Legacy of the Irn-Bru Killer is a dark, psychologically charged crime thriller set against the misty, brooding backdrop of modern Scotland.

Ten years after Detective John Innes was forced to leave the force-haunted by the brutal case of the original Irn-Bru Killer-he is unexpectedly recalled when a new series of grisly murders rocks Edinburgh. The copycat killer replicates the signature of his predecessor: young women brutally tortured and left nude or partially clothed, with a nearly empty Irn-Bru bottle left by their side. But this time, the crimes are even more savage, revealing a chilling escalation that suggests a deeper, more personal vendetta against women.

As Innes struggles to reclaim his former self while battling severe PTSD and self-destructive tendencies, he is thrust into an investigation that blurs the lines between past and present. Supported by a fresh team-a determined young detective with a sharp mind, a brilliant forensic pathologist whose growing romance with Innes offers a flicker of hope, and a seasoned forensic psychologist-the investigation soon uncovers disturbing hints of betrayal within the force.

In a shocking twist, it is revealed that a mole, closely related to the original killer and embedded within the police ranks, has been feeding information to the new murderer. Even more unsettling, the incarcerated original Irn-Bru Killer appears to be orchestrating this sinister legacy from behind bars, hoping that his kin will continue his horrific work.

Haunted by the echo of Malcolm Bryce's parting words-"Legacies don't die in a cell. Some things... live on."-John Innes must confront not only the new wave of terror but also the demons of his past. In a race against time, trust is shattered, loyalties are questioned, and every clue draws him deeper into a labyrinth of deceit and unimaginable brutality.