Titled ian rankin s hidden edinburgh and ian rankin investigates dr jekyll and mr hyde, rankin looks at the origins of the character and the events that led to his creation. Rankin himself says he didnt really find his feet until black and blue, which is around the 6th or 7th rebus novel i think, which suggests to me that would be a good place to start. Part of the great fascination of the rebus series is the way ian rankin draws on real events or places in weaving his plots. Rarely has that talent been better displayed than in exit music which sees the flawed but redeemingly honest central character staggering towards the finishing line of an inglorious career that has utterly defined his life scotland on sunday. In this volume we get to see more of rebus s family relationships, and its interesting to say the least.
The rebus novels have been translated into 26 different languages. Winner of an edgar award and the recipient of a gold dagger for fiction and the chandlerfulbright award, he lives in. 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. In 2007, rankin appeared in programmes for bbc four exploring the origins of his alterego character, john rebus. Ian rankin delights fans with announcement of new john. The books have twice been dramatised for television starring john hannah and ken stott respectively, and are translated into 36 languages. Rebus has been portrayed by john hannah and ken stott for television, with ron donachie playing the character for the bbc radio dramatisations. Fleshmarket close dramatised by chris dolan in ian rankins crime thriller, the teenage sister of a rape victim goes missing, two skeletons are found in the cellar of a pub in edinburghs old town, and an illegal immigrant is murdered on a city housing estate. April 1960 in cardenden, fife, schottland ist ein britischer schriftsteller. The volunteer that the church has sent appears to have gone rogue and the scenes with rebus interacting with the estate gangs and the youth worker are a real highlight of the book for me. I am 34 way through his first rebus novel and plan to read everyone. The rebus series has 19 novels to date, the last of which, saints of the shadow bible, was published in 20. A call from an old friend brings back memories and more than a little guilt for 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.
Ian rankin is the uks number one bestselling crime writer. A 30yearold case is being reopened, and rebus s team from back then is suspected of foul play. Rate 5 stars rate 4 stars rate 3 stars rate 2 stars rate 1 star. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. I havent been reading rebus in order since, although i did go back and read the first, knots and crosses. Di siobhan clarke and di malcolm fox arent entirely certain whether or not they appreciate rebus s help, but its obvious that no matter how good they are, its rebus who has the best local knowledge, contacts and pure instinct for whats going on. 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. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. According to ian rankin, rights have reverted to him regarding the rebus character. Ian uncovers the scotland that the tourist never sees, highlighting the places that inspired the settings for the inspector rebus novels. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the black book. Detective inspector john rebus understands that murder is usually very simple. In 2017 rankin said initially he aged rebus in real time but since retirement he has slowed down rebus aging.
But the documentary, especially rankin s discussion of the ideas from rl stevenson in his first book knots and crosses, really had an impact on me. The tracks could be mainstream millionsellers or they could be obfuscatingly obscure, it doesnt matter. Nov 20, 2003 ian rankin has created a wonderfully human, and hence flawed, character in his inspector rebus. A dramatic car chase ends in death and sparks an investigation by detective inspector rebus that plunges deep into the very heart of local government. The whole series, organised in the order they were originally published. But the city is not just the backdrop to the rebus novels. Dead rebus visits a modernday shrine adorned with items of clothing called the clootie well which, in the book, is located near gleneagles. Three bestselling rebus stories in one great value volume. Nor is rebuss edinburgh the touristy town of calton hill, castle and summer festival although the series has meanwhile sparked reallife guided tours to its most famous locations, too as befitting a true detective of his ilk, rankins antihero moves primarily in the citys dark and dirty underbelly, which is populated by societys losers. The only criteria set is that, aye, they must be six of the best. 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.
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. Below is a list of all of ian rankins inspector rankin books in order of when they were originally published. 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. Maybe this is a strange comparison, but i find rebus akin to captain kir. Ian rankin collection 10 books collection book people. Today, with the reading experience of all those scandinavian thrillers. Winner of an edgar award and the recipient of a gold dagger for fiction and the chandlerfulbright award, he lives in edinburgh, scotland, with his wife and their two sons. 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. Ian rankin s hardhitting thriller uncovers a dark underbelly of 1990s scotland in his probe of political corruption and insider dealing.
The novels, centred on detective inspector john rebus, are mostly based in and around edinburgh. Rankins first rebus novel, starting with a crime with a strong personal link to rebus own biography. Di john rebus is an oldfashioned copper with a love of offkilter music, and the odd refreshment. Rebus finds himself sucked into an investigation that throws up more questions than answers. His fist rebus novel was published in 1987, and the rebus books are now translated into twenty two languages and are best sellers on. This is the ninth inspector rebus novel and is not less fantastic than the last eight.
Rankin has also published a number of novels under the pseudonym, jack harvey. Ian james rankin obe dl frse frsl born 28 april 1960 is a scottish crime writer, best known for his inspector rebus novels. I find rankin books are best read a huge chunk at a time as they do require concentration. The bestselling crime writer has hinted that he would be happy for another author to continue the inspector rebus series. With malcolm fox as the investigating officer, are the past and present about to collide.
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. Rankin has an unparalleled ability to draw in the reader and make us feel every knock and setback in inspector rebus s redraw life. It is the first book to feature siobhan clarke and morris gerald cafferty appears as a main character. Rebus is no longer a serving policeman and instead is acting as a consultant detective. Rebus also is asked to look into a youth club in a rough part of the city. Was the lord provosts daughter kidnapped or just another. I will look out for it in the local waterstones though. Doch so leicht lasst sich john rebus, detective inspector a.
Literature quiz ian rankin rebus novels random literature or novel quiz can you name the ian rankin rebus novels. Ian rankin ebooks epub and pdf downloads ebookmall. Rebus is the focus of a series of over 20 detective novels that have sold millions of copies worldwide in many languages. Despite his modest protests, crime novelist ian rankin bestknown for the creation of curmudgeonly detective john rebus is a man who knows his whisky. No reservations, he takes a trip through edinburgh with writercook anthony bourdain. An inspector rebus mystery inspector rebus series book 5 kindle edition by rankin, ian.
Mortal causes the sixth rankin book to feature john rebus is set against the backdrop of the edinburgh festival and the police are receiving anonymous threats that terrorists are going to attack. Epub 2 adobe drm you can read this item using any of the following kobo apps and devices. Ian rankin has created a wonderfully human, and hence flawed, character in his inspector rebus. First printing of this mass market paperback edition. Rankin on viime vuosina noussut britannian johtavaksi miespuoliseksi rikoskirjailijaksi ja samaan aikaan hanesta on tullut suosittu myos yhdysvalloissa. Rebus is, in fact, presented as such a flawed character here that. 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 supposed to be working toward a phd in scotish literature. John rebus is not as young as he was, but his detective instincts have never left him. You might have to suspend disbelief about the access he has, but its still an excellent read.
Best known for his rebus series, they deliver hardboiled crime with a distinct scottish flavour sometimes cheesily referred to as tartan noir. He lives in edinburgh, and writes about the city in his awardwinning inspector rebus novels. Ian rankin has announced there will be new novel featuring his iconic detective protagonist john rebus in autumn 2018. Ian rankins new gig as a dad rock singer best picture are an edinburgh band with a twist their lead singer is one of britains most popular crime writers peter ross. His first rebus novel, knots and crosses, was published nearly three decades ago, in 1987. Ian rankin became a published author in 1986 when the flood was released. It is also the first book where rebus is based at st leonards police station. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. A book of short stories by rankin including seven rebus stories. 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.
Buy a cheap copy of rebus three great novels book by ian rankin. The series is incredibly popular in the united kingdom, making up 10% of crime fiction sales there. The inspector rebus books are a series of detective novels by the scottish author ian rankin. His next novel, knots and crosses was the beginning of the inspector rebus character. Each of the novels is linked by returning characters, such as siobhan clarke and big ger cafferty, but you can start reading the. Ian rankin started the inspector rebus series with knots and crosses in 1987. James macpherson, ian rankin including brand new material, this is the complete collection of rebus short stories from the sunday times number one best seller. Nor is rebus s edinburgh the touristy town of calton hill, castle and summer festival although the series has meanwhile sparked reallife guided tours to its most famous locations, too as befitting a true detective of his ilk, rankin s antihero moves primarily in the citys dark and dirty underbelly, which is populated by societys losers.
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 of detective novels written by scottish writer ian rankin features the main character known as detective inspector john rebus. Ian rankin ebooks epub and pdf format ian rankin ebooks. Ian rankin catching up with rebus in even dogs in the wild youtube. Sep 16, 2008 knots and crosses is the first book in ian rankins inspector rebus series, and it most certainly introduces john rebus with a bang. Ian rankin announces new rebus novel for 2018 the bookseller. An old school friends son has gone missing, the ghost of jack morton. An inspector rebus mystery inspector rebus series book 5. Rankins goal in life was not always to write crime fiction. 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.
Many of rebuss character traits are already laid out. Over the years, ian rankin has amassed an incredible portfolio of short stories. Titled ian rankins hidden edinburgh and ian rankin investigates dr jekyll and mr hyde, rankin looks at the origins of the character and the events that led to his creation. Ian rankin s guide to the places in scotland that have provided inspiration for his bestselling inspector rebus novels. Sep 01, 2017 ian rankin has announced there will be new novel featuring his iconic detective protagonist john rebus in autumn 2018. Ian rankin catching up with rebus in even dogs in the wild. The 21st inspector john rebus sees him out of the police but still doing the same job. The black book is a 1993 crime novel by ian rankin, the fifth of the inspector rebus novels.
Discover book depositorys huge selection of ian rankin books online. Rankin has an unparalleled ability to draw in the reader and make us feel every knock and setback in inspector rebuss redraw life. The new rebus ian rankin book comes out next week mumsnet. The well exists in reality, but is near inverness, so rankin relocated it into the reaches of rebus territory. 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. To add to the tension a body in discovered hidden under the city and rebus believes that the victim has suffered a six pack and tattoos on the body. The setting for the majority of these novels is mostly in and around edinburgh. Ian rankin has delighted fans with the announcement of a new john rebus novel at the edinburgh international book festival. In hindsight, this first novel shows good planning by the author, enabling him the future development of his hero. Rebus is back on the force, albeit with a demotion and a chip on his shoulder.
Rebus was 40 in the first book knots and crosses 1987 and should, therefore, be 70 in 2017. God id love to read it, but these days it takes me around 2 months to complete a book. The seventh novel featuring inspector john rebus, available for the first time as an ebook and featuring an exclusive introduction by author ian rankin. Rankin wrote a wonderful book when he wrote mortal causes.