- “Trainspotting” by Irvine Welsh: This gritty, darkly humorous novel follows a group of friends living in the Edinburgh neighbourhood of Leith during the 1980s.
- “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” by Muriel Spark: Set in 1930s Edinburgh, this novel tells the story of an unconventional schoolteacher at Marcia Blaine School for Girls and her influence on her students.
- “The 39 Steps” by John Buchan: A thrilling espionage tale that takes readers on a wild adventure through the Scottish Highlands and Edinburgh, featuring an innocent man accused of murder and a sinister international conspiracy.
- “Black and Blue” by Ian Rankin: This crime novel follows Inspector John Rebus as he investigates a serial killer targeting young women in Edinburgh. It is part of the long-running Rebus series.
- “One Day” by David Nicholls: Although much of the story takes place elsewhere, Edinburgh plays a significant role as the setting where the main characters, Emma and Dexter, meet for the first time.
- “Case Histories” by Kate Atkinson: The first book in the Jackson Brodie series, it tells the story of a retired detective turned private investigator who takes on cases involving missing persons and murder, all set in Edinburgh.
- “The Sunday Philosophy Club” by Alexander McCall Smith: This novel introduces readers to Isabel Dalhousie, an Edinburgh philosopher and amateur detective who gets caught up in investigations surrounding a suspicious death.
- “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” by Robert Louis Stevenson: Although the story primarily takes place in London, it begins in Edinburgh, where the character of Dr. Jekyll lives and creates his infamous potion.
- “The Naming of the Dead” by Ian Rankin: Another entry in the Inspector Rebus series, this novel is set during the 2005 G8 summit in Edinburgh and delves into the complexities of terrorism and political corruption.
- “The Inspector McLean Mysteries” by James Oswald: This crime series follows Inspector Tony McLean as he investigates various murders in Edinburgh, uncovering dark secrets and confronting supernatural elements along the way.
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