As in all the books, the other major character in the stories is the backdrop of edinburgh and the landscape of scotland, which is so wonderfully depicted by rankin in the books. Dfil has been devouring all of ian rankins rebus books this year, and i wanted to. The rebus books are by ian rankin, whose edinburghbased thrillers are now extremely popular throughout europe and north america, but it has been a tough apprenticeship and long journey to achieve such literary success. Ian has been elected hawthorden fellow, and is also a past winner of the chandlerfulbright award as well as recieving two dagger awards for the years best short story, and the gold dagger for. Limited edition cd produced for the scotsman newspaper featuring ian rankin reading from rebuss scotland and including an inspector rebus short story the gentlemans club read by james. Hardboiled inspector rebus has been described as the most. 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. Best known for his rebus series, they deliver hardboiled crime with a distinct scottish flavour sometimes cheesily referred to as tartan noir. Right from the start rankin establishes that this book is very much a fiftyfifty split between our hero and his understudy siobhan clark. He is the recipient of four cwa daggers including the prestigious diamond dagger in 2005. Ian rankin, scottish bestselling crime novelist, creator of the inspector rebus series.
Order of reading ian rankins rebus books digital spy. It is a fascinating insight into the mind of rebus creator ian rankin, revealing how scotland, and in particular edinburgh, has influenced his writing. He originally thought he would be compared to the likes of robert louis stevenson rather than to be considered part of the tartan noir genre. The inspector rebus series is commercially successful in the united kingdom, accounting for an estimated 10% of all crime book sales in the uk as of 2015. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Dfil has been devouring all of ian rankins rebus books this year, and i wanted to find another british ideally scottish author that he might get into in the same way. 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. The rebus series has 19 novels to date, the last of which, saints of the shadow bible, was published in 20. Rankin has also published a number of novels under the pseudonym, jack harvey. Ian rankin books in order the inspector rebus series. John rebus discovers the body of a drug addict amongst two burned candles. The tracks could be mainstream millionsellers or they could be obfuscatingly obscure, it doesnt matter. Detective inspector john rebus is retired but the shadows of his former life still follow him through the streets of edinburgh. Encouraged by his english teacher, he persisted and graduated in 1982 from the. Three bestselling rebus stories in one great value volume. The st leonards yearsstrip jack, the black book, mortal causes ian rankin. His fist rebus novel was published in 1987, and the rebus books are now translated into twenty two languages and are best sellers on several continents. The best books in ian rankins inspector rebus series novel. I received one, with no previous indication of which title it would be.
Knots and crosses inspector rebus series ian rankin, michael page on. In this brand new mystery from the peerless ian rankin, the exdi returns alongside series stalwart detective siobhan clarke in a case that will dredge up the secrets of the past and disrupt an even murkier present. Buy ian rankin rebus anniversary box set by ian rankin online from the works. Crime writer ian rankin, 48, has written a string of books but is best known for his inspector rebus novels set in edinburgh. The listing is misleading and should state clearly this is only one title from nine and which one of the nine it actually is. Advertised as ian rankin s inspector rebus collection i ordered it and expected 9 books. Benjamin black is the pen name of acclaimed author john banville, who was born in wexford, ireland, in 1945. Ian rankin has been elected a hawthornden fellow, and is also a past winner of the chandlerfulbright award. The rebus novels are one of the most consistently wonderful detectives series. The black book inspector rebus novels by ian rankin august 4, 2009.
My six best books crime writer ian rankin, 48, has written a string of books but is best known for his inspector rebus novels set in edinburgh. Here they involve touchy gang chieftains itching for war, equally quarrelsome police officials squabbling over jurisdiction and one especially ruthless, rapacious, handson, determined banker trafficking in fishy offshore shell companiesalong with his plotting prowess, rankin has cultivated a fluid style that. The bestselling crime writer has hinted that he would be happy for another author to continue the inspector rebus series. Based in edinburgh, inspector john rebus has to battle with demons of his own, while also attempting to unveil and uncover the brutal crimes he has to confront as part of his increasingly important workload. Rebus is out there right now, on some edinburgh street. The novels, centred on detective inspector john rebus, are. To solve brutal murders, he enters the grittiest sides of edinburgh, the dark heart of contemporary scotland which lurks behind the elegant and historic buildings. Ian rankin announces new rebus novel for 2018 the bookseller. Rankin is an expert at manipulating multiple plots. Buy rebus cd box set unabridged edition by ian rankin, bill paterson, james macpherson isbn.
The rebus novels have been translated into 26 different languages. The series was produced by stv productions for the itv network, and four series were broadcast between 26 april 2000 and 7 december 2007. Was the lord provosts daughter kidnapped or just another. Ian rankin started the inspector rebus series with knots and crosses in 1987. I know nothing about crime fiction, but hoped to get more interesting recommendations than amazon can provide. A call from an old friend brings back memories and more than a little guilt for di john rebus. Rankin does a good job at fleshing out both the good guys and the bad guys in his work, and set in darkness doesnt disappoint in its nuanced character development. Buy a cheap copy of rebuss scotland book by ian rankin.
Ian rankin also writing as jack harvey is a scottish mystery author best known for his inspector rebus series which currently includes 21 novels and several short stories the latest novel was published in 2016 with the title rather be the devil. The novel will be published by the orion publishing group in hardback, ebook. Jun 28, 2017 despite his modest protests, crime novelist ian rankin bestknown for the creation of curmudgeonly detective john rebus is a man who knows his whisky. An old school friends son has gone missing, the ghost of jack morton. The top five best john rebus novels the dorset book detective. The first series starred john hannah as di john rebus. Ian rankin, obe, subtly introduces challenging social issues into each novel as racial prejudice, the sleaze behind the touristfriendly facade and a rapidly evolving scotland are all.
Rebus is out there right now, on some edinburgh street as inspector rebus approaches his 30th anniversary, his creator explains how the sleuth took on a life of his own ian rankin. In edinburgh youre never far from a peaceful spot, or from a hellish one either. I read an non rebus ian rankin book on holiday and loved it and have heard people rave about the rebus books. In conversation with dave broom, he recalls his earliest whisky memories, unpicks the evolution of rebus, and shares some of the highs and lows of his life. Visit now to browse our huge range of products at great prices. Mortal causes inspector rebus novels rankin, ian on.
The series is incredibly popular in the united kingdom, making up 10% of crime fiction sales there. A play the stage debut for the legendary detective john rebus in this brand new, original story by ian rankin, written alongside the awardwinning playwright rona munro. Di john rebus is an oldfashioned copper with a love of offkilter music, and the odd refreshment. John rebus is not as young as he was, but his detective instincts have never left him. Each of the novels is linked by returning characters, such as siobhan clarke and big ger cafferty, but you can start reading the rebus books at any point in the series, you dont need to have read the earlier books to enjoy the later ones.
Despite his modest protests, crime novelist ian rankin bestknown for the creation of curmudgeonly detective john rebus is a man who knows his whisky. Black and blue won the gold dagger award and went on to sell four times as many copies as any of my previous books. This evocative and stunningly produced book highlights the places that inspired the settings for the inspector rebus novels. All of the books in the rebus series are written from rebus point of view. Ian rankin collection 10 books collection book people. Saints of the shadow bible with rebus as main character. I think, though, the plot sort of fell a little short of great. The inspector rebus books are a series of detective novels by the scottish author ian rankin. The books have twice been dramatised for television starring john hannah and ken stott respectively, and are translated into 36 languages. He has won an edgar award, a gold dagger for fiction, a diamond dagger for career excellence, and the chandlerfulbright.
Ten of the novels were adapted as a television series on itv, starring john hannah as rebus in series 1 and 2 and ken stott in that role in series 35. The only criteria set is that, aye, they must be six of the best. Many of the books have been adapted to a television series on the british channel itv, starring john hannah and later ken stott as inspector rebus. The naming of the dead inspector rebus book 16 ebook. The novels, centred on detective inspector john rebus, are mostly based in and around edinburgh. Ian james rankin obe dl frse frsl born 28 april 1960 is a scottish crime writer, best known for his inspector rebus novels.
John rebus might be retired, but hes far from finished. His city is being terrorized by a baffling series of. He is best known for his inspector rebus novels, which are set in edinburgh. Ian rankin has announced there will be new novel featuring his iconic detective protagonist john rebus in autumn 2018. Sep 01, 2017 ian rankin has announced there will be new novel featuring his iconic detective protagonist john rebus in autumn 2018. Learn more about rankins life and career, including his other works. Ian rankin became a published author in 1986 when the flood was released. If youve never read ian rankin, id start with one of his other rebus books. The setting for the majority of these novels is mostly in and around edinburgh. In mortal causes, you see rebus begin to become a fully developed character.
Many of the books have been adapted to a television series on. His first rebus novel was published in 1987, and the rebus books are now translated into thirtysix languages and are bestsellers worldwide. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the complete rebus collection. Rebus by rankin, ian and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Ian rankin is the uks number one bestselling crime writer. The inspector rebus series of detective novels written by scottish writer ian rankin features the main character known as detective inspector john rebus. Buy a cheap copy of rebus s scotland book by ian rankin. It features one of his bestsellers, knots and crosses, which happen to be the first book in the series, as well as the first novel to be written by himwritten in 1987 while he was still a postgraduate student at. Six of the best is a semiregular feature that pokes, prods and persuades your favourite bands, bards and barometers of hip opinion to tell us six of the best tracks theyve ever heard. Ian rankin, rebus abebooks abebooks shop for books. His parents were horrified when he then chose to study literature at university, as they had expected him to study for a trade. Below is a list of all of ian rankins inspector rankin books in order of when they were originally published.
Three great novels by ian rankin, 9780752846569, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. His novels have won numerous awards, including the man booker prize in 2005 for the sea. Inspector rebus series is one of the most read books in the history of book series. Rebus finds himself sucked into an investigation that throws up more questions than answers. He lives in edinburgh, and writes about the city in his awardwinning inspector rebus novels.
Ian rankins inspector john rebus novels in chronological. Jul 17, 20 six of the best ian rankin july 17, 20 july 17, 20 craig mcallister six of the best is a semiregular feature that pokes, prods and persuades your favourite bands, bards and barometers of hip opinion to tell us six of the best tracks theyve ever heard. Highlights the places that inspired the settings for the inspector rebus novels. For information on the rebus word and picture puzzle see rebus rebus is a british television detective drama series based on the inspector rebus novels by the scottish author ian rankin. Buy a cheap copy of rebus three great novels book by ian rankin. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Ian rankin rebus anniversary box set by ian rankin. Now hes an edinburgh cop who hides from his memories and misses promotions. Advertised as ian rankins inspector rebus collection i ordered it and expected 9 books. Rankin has written many different works of fiction. Discover book depositorys huge selection of ian rankin books online. As of this date, ten of these books have been adapted for television. His father, james, owned a grocery shop, and his mother, isobel, worked in a school canteen.
Resurrection men is the thirteenth in the rebus series written by ian rankin and in my opinion it is one of the best. Ian rankin s inspector john rebus novels in chronological order. Capital crimes resurrection men 2002 beggars banquet short stories, 2002 a question of blood 2003. He is also the author of the complaints and doors open. Rankins goal in life was not always to write crime fiction. The stage debut for the legendary detective john rebus in this brand new, original story by ian rankin, written alongside the awardwinning playwright rona munro.
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