The novels, centred on detective inspector john rebus, are mostly based in and around edinburgh. Hi in this post i am going to discuss ian rankin books and of course his rebus series of books. He has won an edgar award, a gold dagger for fiction, a diamond dagger for career excellence. Knots and crosses a rebus novel paperback hide and seek a rebus. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. I have long been an avid reader of the john rebus books and a watcher of the television series so this is a labour of love for me. Publication date 19990531 topics bbc radio drama, crime drama language english.
The scottish author, best known for his british detective books, has earned many accolades from fans and critics alike. 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. Knots and crosses by ian rankin hide and seek by ian. The series is incredibly popular in the united kingdom, making up 10% of crime fiction sales there. The first book ian rankin had published was the flood, which was published in 1986. Ian james rankin obe dl frse frsl born 28 april 1960 is a scottish crime writer, best known for his inspector rebus novels. The series is incredibly popular in the united kingdom, making up 10% of crime. When it comes to detective novels, very few authors can match the talent and finesse of ian rankin. An inspector rebus mystery inspector rebus series book 5 by ian rankin 4. Detective inspector john rebus and frank lauderdale start the book with a car chase across edinburgh to apprehend kidnappers, culminating with the two youths they are chasing throwing themselves off the. Ian rankins inspector john rebus novels in chronological order.
Ian rankin, scottish bestselling crime novelist, creator of the inspector rebus series. 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. Hannah as rebus in series 1 and 2 and ken stott in that role in series 35. See the complete inspector rebus series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Publication order of inspector rebus short stories. Murdo macleodthe guardian lets look briefly at just one aspect. 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 here are the ian rankin books in order for his inspector rebus series, as well as his other published books. In his first adventure, john rebus is a frazzled edinburgh cop. Free uk delivery on book orders dispatched by amazon over. Rankin also reveals the story of rebus and how he came into being, who he is. He is best known for his inspector rebus novels, which are set in edinburgh.
Now hes an edinburgh cop who hides from his memories and misses promotions. He has won an edgar award, a gold dagger for fiction, a diamond dagger for career excellence, and the chandlerfulbright. 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. His first rebus novel was published in 1987, and the rebus books are now translated into thirtysix languages and are bestsellers worldwide. Capital crimes resurrection men 2002 beggars banquet short stories, 2002. All the inspector rebus novels in the order in which they were written and published. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading knots and crosses. The author ian rankin was born in the scottish town of cardenden in the kingdom of fife, just north of the capital city, edinburgh, where the majority of rankins inspector rebus series is set. Ian rankin orion bringing you news from our world to yours.
He has been married to anna miranda harvey since july 5, 1986. Ian rankins guide to the places in scotland that have provided inspiration for his bestselling inspector rebus novels. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Well, seeing as music in the rebus books is very much about rebuss overall tastes, as well as ian rankins own the latter, smuggled in through rebuss sidekick, siobhan clarke, there really isnt any point in singling out any individual book. The inspector rebus books are a series of detective novels by the scottish author ian rankin. 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. The top five best john rebus novels the dorset book detective. Dfil has been devouring all of ian rankin s rebus books this year, and i wanted to find another british ideally scottish author that he might get into in the same way. 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. John rebus is not as young as he was, but his detective instincts have never left him. Hardboiled inspector rebus has been described as the most.
He has won an edgar award, a gold dagger for fiction, a diamond dagger for career excellence, and the. Rebus the early years knots and crosses, hide and seek, tooth and nail 1990. Make a mini playlist for one of your favorite books. The setting for the majority of these novels is mostly in and around edinburgh. Ian james rankin, obe, dl, frse born 28 april 1960 is a scottish crime writer, best known for his inspector rebus novels. Sep 27, 2019 ian rankin in the oxford bar, edinburgh. One of the most successful and bestselling scottish crime authors around, ian rankin is perhaps most famous for the acclaimed inspector rebus series, which has consistently topped the sunday times bestseller lists, and was adapted into a megapopular television series across the pond. Hardboiled inspector rebus has been described as the most more.
An inspector rebus novel inspector rebus series book 1 kindle edition by rankin, ian. 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. I know nothing about crime fiction, but hoped to get more. Rankins inspector rebus novels are set mainly in edinburgh. As of this date, ten of these books have been adapted for television. The novels, centred on detective inspector john rebus, are mostly based in and around edinburgh content and style. Rankin s goal in life was not always to write crime fiction. The rebus novels have been translated into 26 different languages.
Ian rankin became a published author in 1986 when the flood was released. He is the recipient of four cwa daggers including the prestigious diamond dagger in 2005. 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 stories revolve around, as you would expect, the character of detective inspector john rebus, and are mainly focused in and around the scottish capital city, edinburgh. Ian rankins inspector john rebus novels in chronological. Ian rankin books list of books by author ian rankin.
Below is a list of all of ian rankins inspector rankin books in order of when they were originally published. Thrillingly rooted in pressing contemporary issues, the twentythird rebus novel finds ian rankin on pulsating form. Many of the books have been adapted to a television series on. Complete order of ian rankin books in publication order and chronological order. Leonards years strip jack, the black book, mortal causes 2001. Get the best deals on ian rankin books when you shop the largest online selection at. Ian uncovers the scotland that the tourist never sees, highlighting the places that inspired the settings for the inspector rebus novels. Lot of 10 complete your set of ian rankin inspector rebus mystery books. Novel paperback strip jack a rebus novel paperback the black book a. Ian rankin has been elected a hawthornden fellow, and is also a past winner of the chandlerfulbright award. The inspector rebus series of detective novels written by scottish writer ian rankin features the main character known as detective inspector john rebus. The inspector rebus series of books are a series of crime fiction novels written by acclaimed scottish author ian rankin.
Saints of the shadow bible a rebus novel by rankin, ian and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The best books in ian rankins inspector rebus series novel. Best known for his rebus series, they deliver hardboiled crime with a distinct scottish flavour sometimes cheesily referred to as tartan noir. Black and blue won the gold dagger award and went on to sell four times as many copies as any of my previous books. Rankins creation was the grandson of a polish immigrant, therefore. He is a writer and actor, known for rebus 2000, reichenbach falls 2007 and doors open 2012. A collection of inspector rebus novels ian rankin macmillan.
An inspector rebus novel inspector rebus series book 1. Ian rankin was born on april 28, 1960 in cardenden, fife, scotland as ian james rankin. Knots and crosses a rebus novel by ian rankin 7 aug. The rebus series has 19 novels to date, the last of which, saints of the shadow bible, was published in 20. Learn more about rankins life and career, including his other works. Gripping, atmospheric and utterly compelling, a song for the dark times is an explosive entry in a formidable canon of crime writing. Rankin has also published a number of novels under the pseudonym, jack harvey.
His next novel, knots and crosses was the beginning of the inspector rebus. Ian rankin s guide to the places in scotland that have provided inspiration for his bestselling inspector rebus novels. The character of detective john rebus complete with estranged wife, young daughter and fragile sanity seemed to spring fully formed from young english literature graduate ian rankin as he sat in his bedsit in arden street, edinburgh in march 1985. Di john rebus is an oldfashioned copper with a love of offkilter music, and the odd refreshment.
He is also the author of the complaints and doors open. Rebus is out there right now, on some edinburgh street. Jan 21, 2018 rather be the devil ian rankin audiobook. 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.