Bleeding Hearts
Bleeding Hearts by Ian Rankin is a mystery novel published by Orion in 2010, featuring 404 pages in English. This narrative centers around the death of a journalist, who is shot in the heart, setting off a chain of events that leads to the assassin, Michael Weston, becoming the focal point of the investigation. As Weston grapples with the implications of his actions, he finds himself questioning the circumstances surrounding the incident and the rapid police response.
Readers will encounter a suspenseful exploration of the assassin’s psyche as he seeks answers while evading a relentless private investigator named Hoffer. The story delves into themes of guilt and the consequences of violence, intertwining elements of thrillers and detective fiction. With its intricate plot and character-driven narrative, Bleeding Hearts offers a compelling look at the darker sides of human nature and the complexities of morality within the realm of crime.
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What happens when a killer becomes the target…? A gripping tale from the No.1 bestselling author A SONG FOR THE DARK TIMES
‘Rankin is without doubt Britain’s best crime novelist’ Express
The death of a journalist from a single bullet to the heart makes for a dramatic story – but the twist in the tale is that this time, it’s the man who fired the gun who’s asking all the questions…
The assassin, Michael Weston, knows he has carried out his assignment successfully. One mistake was enough, a long time ago, when a young girl had accidentally received the fatal bullet. Her father hired a PI named Hoffer to track him down. Every time Weston completed a job, Hoffer was not far behind. But why had the police been on the scene so quickly? Weston has to find out – even if it means coming face to face with Hoffer…
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