He is best known for his inspector rebus novels, which are set in edinburgh. On the eve of the first scottish parliament in more. The inspector rebus series is now considered major contributors of the tartan noir genre. Here are the ian rankin books in order for his inspector rebus series, as well as his other. Ian james rankin obe dl frse frsl born 28 april 1960 is a scottish crime writer, best known for his inspector rebus novels. Sep 27, 2019 earlier this week, scotlands first minister, nicola sturgeon, revealed that rankin told her rebus would have voted no in the independence referendum five years ago. Ian rankin was born on april 28, 1960 in cardenden, fife, scotland as ian james rankin.
The inspector rebus series of books are a series of crime fiction novels written by acclaimed scottish author ian rankin. Ian rankin, in full ian james rankin, pseudonym jack harvey, born april 28, 1960, cardenden, fife, scotland, scottish bestselling crime novelist, creator of the inspector rebus series. Ian rankin is considered by many to be scotlands greatest living crime fiction author. Rankin also reveals the story of rebus and how he came into being, who he is, and what his and rankin s scotland is like. Ian rankin started the inspector rebus series with knots and crosses in 1987. Resurrection men 2002 beggars banquet short stories, 2002. Highly enjoyable both the content about scotland, rankin and rebus and the voice of ian rankin. But the city is not just the backdrop to the rebus novels, it is also a central character in most of them.
Ian rankin s guide to the places in scotland that have provided inspiration for his bestselling inspector rebus novels. Rankin deals primarily in the realm of crime fiction, and most of his books are based in his home country of scotland, with rankin setting his rebus series of novels primarily in the scottish capital city of edinburgh, where he studies in the late 70s and early 80s, and where he later returned. 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. Exit music was promised to be his final di rebus novel but he returned in 2012 with standing in another mans grave and again in his latest book, saints of the shadow bible. He has been married to anna miranda harvey since july 5, 1986. John rebus is one of the most enduring characters in crime. A collection of inspector rebus novels ian rankin macmillan. Hardboiled inspector rebus has been described as the. Ian rankin never disappoints with his range of characters. The best books in ian rankins inspector rebus series novel. His next novel, knots and crosses was the beginning of the inspector rebus character. 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.
In rebuss scotland ian rankin uncovers the scotland that the tourist never sees, highlighting the places that inspired the settings for the inspector rebus novels. Below is a list of all of ian rankin s inspector rankin books in order of when they were originally published. Rankins a song for dark times witnesses the returns of inspector rebus 50,000copy first printing. Edinburgh is home to author ian rankin and to his best known creation, inspector john rebus. Rankin also reveals the story of rebus and how he came into being, who he is. Ian rankin s john rebus, arguably the most realistic detective in crime fiction, is a brilliant but troubled man. The series is incredibly popular in the united kingdom, making up 10% of crime fiction sales there.
The scottish author, best known for his british detective books, has earned many accolades from fans and critics alike. Detective inspector john rebus is the protagonist in the inspector rebus series of detective novels by the scottish writer ian rankin, ten of which have so far been televised as 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. You can get any two books from list for free with your audible free trial subscription. The inspector rebus books are a series of detective novels by the scottish author ian rankin. Ian rankin novels in order of publication complete order of ian rankin books in publication order and chronological order. He is also the author of the complaints and doors open. Ian rankins guide to the places in scotland that have provided inspiration for his bestselling inspector rebus novels. Now he is one of the most widely known crime novelist in the united kingdom. The john rebus mystery series in order ian rankin fictiondb. The seventh inspector rebus novel from britains no. The inspector rebus series of detective novels written by scottish writer ian rankin features the main character known as detective inspector john rebus. Decided to go back to the very beginning and reread them all in chronological order. Knots and crosses 1987 hide and seek 1991 tooth and nail 1992.
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. His novels are playing a significant part in redefining scotlands image of itself in literature independent on sundayin rebuss. Rebus is back on the force, albeit with a demotion and a chip on his shoulder. Inspector rebus is a character and series of detective fiction novels by scottish author ian rankin. Even though rankin is widely known as a crime writer, he did not set out to be one in his early days. Actually made a nice change to see rebus with a different partner, with siobhan taking a back seat. Ian rankin became a published author in 1986 when the flood was released. See more ideas about ian rankin, ian rankin books and books. 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. Now hes an edinburgh cop who hides from his memories and misses promotions. Rebus has been portrayed by john hannah and ken stott for television, with ron donachie playing the character for the bbc radio dramatisations. Ian rankins new book is in a house of lies, featuring everyones favorite scottish detective in his 22nd adventure. Rebus is the focus of a series of over 20 detective novels that have sold millions of copies worldwide in many languages.
His novels are playing a significant part in redefining scotland s image of itself in literature independent on sundayin rebus s. A 30yearold case is being reopened, and rebus s team from back then is suspected of foul play. Many of the books have been adapted to a television series on. In rebus s scotland ian rankin uncovers the scotland that the tourist never sees, highlighting the places that inspired the settings for the inspector rebus novels. But the city is not just the backdrop to the rebus novels, it is also a. Ian rankin books list of books by author ian rankin. Rankin also reveals the story of rebus and how he came into being, who he is, and what his and rankins scotland is like.
Rebuss scotland 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. The novels, centred on detective inspector john rebus, are mostly based in and around edinburgh. See more ideas about ian rankin, rebus books and ian rankin books. 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. He is a writer and actor, known for rebus 2000, reichenbach falls 2007 and doors open 2012. In the wild, the mustread bestseller from scottish crime legend, ian rankin. 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. Rankins goal in life was not always to write crime fiction. Detective inspector john rebus was created by the scottish writer ian rankin. 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. Apr 01, 2020 ian rankins inspector rebus books in order.
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 police procedural series is considered to fall into the. Ian rankins inspector john rebus novels in chronological order. Rankin grew up in a small coalmining town, where at a young age he displayed a talent for writing poetry. Death is not the end 1998 dead souls 1999 set in darkness 2000 the falls 2001 the three books above are published as rebus. Buy a cheap copy of rebuss scotland book by ian rankin. As of this date, ten of these books have been adapted for television. 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. Free delivery on your first order shipped by amazon. He grew up in a terraced house along with his brother, michael. When it comes to detective novels, very few authors can match the talent and finesse of ian rankin. He has won an edgar award, a gold dagger for fiction, a diamond dagger for career excellence.
When a young woman goes missing near his native edinburgh, scotland, rebus finds. He is a cop, working from the st leonards police station in. According to ian rankin, john rebus was born in 1947 and grew up in a prefabricated house in craigmead terrace, cardenden, fife rankin s home town, the son of a stage hypnotist. Ive read most of the rebus books, missed a few here and there. Special edition of the awardwinning rebus novel from the no. Ian rankins inspector john rebus novels in chronological. I know nothing about crime fiction, but hoped to get more interesting recommendations than amazon can provide. Earlier this week, scotlands first minister, nicola sturgeon, revealed that rankin told her rebus would have voted no in the independence referendum five years ago. In the early 1980s, ian rankin was a jack of all trades. 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. Creator of multiple novels and winner of countless literary awards, rankins most lauded work is the inspector rebus series. The whole series, organised in the order they were originally published. The complete series list for a john rebus mystery ian rankin.
Ian rankin books in order how to read ian rankins books. For rankins reflections on the scottish capital, see edinburgh. He has won an edgar award, a gold dagger for fiction, a diamond dagger for career excellence, and the chandlerfulbright award. Ian uncovers the scotland that the tourist never sees, highlighting the places that inspired the settings for the inspector rebus novels. He has won an edgar award, a gold dagger for fiction, a diamond dagger for career excellence, and the chandlerfulbright. With malcolm fox as the investigating officer, are the past and present about to collide. In the devil and the dark water, turtons followup to the top libraryreads pick, the 7 12 deaths of evelyn hardcastle, famed detective samuel pipps is sailing back to amsterdam in chains when terrifying events assault the crew, pippss. He has won an edgar award, a gold dagger for fiction, a diamond dagger for career excellence, and the. We propose the following publication order when reading ian rankins inspector rebus books.
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