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Kemal Aslan

This Interpol officer occasioned an upset to Liz’s career some years past. In the present novel, he finds himself similarly disgraced and much more cooperative in the wake of his humbling, assisting Liz to a great degree after his arrival in Scotland.

“Moxie” Cunningham

One of Liz’s subordinates, this Edinburgh police sergeant takes on much of her work while she is otherwise assigned. A typical nerd, he is an atypical police officer; the juxtaposition makes for some narrative interest.

Anwar Hussein

A probationer in Edinburgh, this Muslim man serves as honorary consul to the Independent Republic of Issyk-Kulistan. A low-level criminal in his own right, his independent questioning leads to the uncovering of illicit fabrication supplies.

Liz Kavanaugh

A detective inspector for the Edinburgh police, this character was a former rising star in the department before suffering a career derailment and assignment to the Rule...

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