Presumably, hes no longer disappointed, having won dozens of literary awards and sold millions of copies of his books. The novels, centred on detective inspector john rebus, are mostly based in and around edinburgh. A 30yearold case is being reopened, and rebus team from back then is suspected of foul play. The rebus series has 19 novels to date, the last of which, saints of the shadow bible, was published in 20. The series is incredibly popular in the united kingdom, making up 10% of crime fiction sales there. Rankin also reveals the story of rebus and how he came into being, who he is. Knots and crosses, was the first of ian rankins inspector rebus novels, published in 1988. Started reading it the day it arrived and finished it the following day. Now he is one of the most widely known crime novelist in the united kingdom. See all 25 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. He is also the author of the complaints and doors open.
The rebus novels have been translated into 26 different languages. Ian rankin became a published author in 1986 when the flood was released. Ian rankin s guide to the places in scotland that have provided inspiration for his bestselling inspector rebus novels. Ian rankin started the inspector rebus series with knots and crosses in 1987. In this volume we get to see more of rebuss family relationships, and its interesting to say the least. Knots and crosses inspector rebus book 1 kindle edition by rankin, ian. An inspector rebus novel inspector rebus series book 1. Im a fan of contemporary british mysteries, and ian rankin s extraordinary john rebus series ranks among the best. Ian rankin visits the audible studios to talk about his author journey. His next novel, knots and crosses was the beginning of the inspector rebus character. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Rebus is out there right now, on some edinburgh street.
Since then, most of his work has been in the rebus series, although he has also written some standalone books and a new series featuring malcolm fox. This recent entry in the edinburgh police procedural series is a great starting point for a new reader. Talking about his successful rebus novels, ian describes how he created the character and the challenges he faces writing such a longrunning series. Ian rankin the international number one bestseller rankin continues to be unsurpassed among living british crime writers the times outstanding. Unabridged edition featuring a bonus interview with ian rankin and james macpherson.
Ian uncovers the scotland that the tourist never sees, highlighting the places that inspired the settings for the inspector rebus novels. This novel was the first of the rebus series, for which he has become extremely famous. Ian rankin orion bringing you news from our world to yours. The top five best john rebus novels the dorset book detective. Ian james rankin, obe, dl, frse born 28 april 1960 is a scottish crime writer, best known for his inspector rebus novels. He has won an edgar award, a gold dagger for fiction, a diamond. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading knots and crosses. A 30yearold case is being reopened, and rebus s team from back then is suspected of foul play.
Born in the kingdom of fife in 1960, ian rankin graduated from the university of edinburgh in 1982 and then spent three years writing novels when he was. Im a fan of contemporary british mysteries, and ian rankins extraordinary john rebus series ranks among the best. This is the ninth inspector rebus novel and is not less fantastic than the last eight. I just wish rankin hadnt pensioned him off so soon would have liked more stories from his active days on the force. Ian james rankin obe dl frse frsl born 28 april 1960 is a scottish crime writer, best known for his inspector rebus novels. Ian rankin has been elected a hawthornden fellow, and is also a past winner of the chandlerfulbright award. Below is a list of all of ian rankins inspector rankin books in order of when they were originally published.
Ian rankin is also the recipient of honorary degrees from the universities of abertay, st andrews, edinburgh, hull and the open university. Rebus is back on the force, albeit with a demotion and a chip on his shoulder. He has won an edgar award, a gold dagger for fiction, a diamond dagger for career. Ian rankins guide to the places in scotland that have provided inspiration for his bestselling inspector rebus novels. Knots and crosses inspector rebus book 1 kindle edition by.
Knots and crosses is the first of ian rankins inspector rebus novels, although in this one hes still detectivesergeant rebus. Ian rankin will discuss black and blue at a guardian book club. A series of video interviews with ian rankin for saints of the shadow bible and standing in another mans grave. A collection of inspector rebus novels ian rankin macmillan. Ian rankin catching up with rebus in even dogs in the wild by orion publishing group. The whole series, organised in the order they were originally published. Publication order of inspector rebus short stories. Ian rankin inspector rebus series free pdf ebooks downloads. An inspector rebus novel inspector rebus series book 1 kindle edition by rankin, ian.
Saints of the shadow bible inspector rebus book 19 english edition. Even dogs in the wild a rebus novel 10 by ian rankin and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Ian rankin discusses his latest book, the impossible dead. Maybe this is a strange comparison, but i find rebus akin to captain kir. Knots and crosses, hide and seek, the black book unabridged by ian rankin omnibus 1, 2, 5 rebus. Resurrection men by ian rankin orion bringing you news. Each of the novels is linked by returning characters, such as siobhan clarke and big ger cafferty, but you can start reading the. Rankin fans ready for a break from inspector john rebus inimitably dour edinburgh in a house of lies, 2019, etc. Rebus is back on the force, albeit with a demotion and a chip on his. Ian rankins first novel was the flood in the year 1986. Ian rankin will discuss black and blue at a guardian book club event at the british library on 1 november.
He has won an edgar award, a gold dagger for fiction, a diamond dagger. Ian rankin is the worldwide bestselling writer of the inspector rebus books, including knots and crosses, hide and seek, let it bleed, set in darkness, resurrection men, a question of blood, the falls and exit music. Rankin was dismayed when the critics treated it as detective fiction. Rankin has also published a number of novels under the pseudonym, jack harvey.
Ian rankin talks rebus, cafferty and audiobooks with james macpherson. However, still an excellent read cant wait for the next one. The inspector rebus books are a series of detective novels by the scottish author ian rankin. Discover how it all began in the very first rebus novel from britains no. Complete order of ian rankin books in publication order and chronological order. His first rebus novel was published in 1987, and the rebus books are now translated into thirtysix languages and are bestsellers worldwide. Sunday times numberone best seller ian rankin returns with his gripping new rebus novel.
Its almost impossible because of the way the plot is structured to say anything meaningful about the story without the rusk of giving away any spoilers. He has won an edgar award, a gold dagger for fiction, a diamond dagger for career excellence, and the chandlerfulbright. He has won an edgar award, a gold dagger for fiction, a diamond dagger for career excellence, and the. His following novel, knots and crosses, was published in 1987. The rebus series is now translated into 22 languages, and the books are best sellers on several continents. He has won an edgar award, a gold dagger for fiction, a diamond dagger for career excellence, and the chandlerfulbright award. With malcolm fox as the investigating officer, are the past and present about to collide. In a house of lies, by ian rankin very early on ian rankin made the wise decision to have his character detective inspector john rebus age with the series, fictional time and real. See the complete inspector rebus series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. An inspector rebus novel by rankin, ian, good book. The best books in ian rankins inspector rebus series novel. Knots and crosses, was the first of ian rankin s inspector rebus novels, published in 1988.
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