Rankins breakthrough novel, the book juggles four separate plotlines and blurs fiction and history to revive glasgows infamous bible john, who. Discover book depositorys huge selection of ian rankin books online. One year later, in 1987, the first book in ian rankins inspector rebus series of books was published, knots and crosses. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Ian looks back on the last twelve months and shares some of his favourite books, films and records. Ian rankin collection 10 books collection book people. However, it took rankin some time to follow up with the next book in the inspector rebus series, as he instead went back to writing standalone novels watchman, which was published in 1988, and westwind, which was. Looking for james oswalds inspector tony mclean books in order. Knots and crosses inspector rebus book 1 kindle edition.
Tooth and nail 1992, previously published as wolfman. This book is a decent enough conclusion to the series, up to the standard of the rest of rankin s oeuvre. Feb 25, 2015 back in 2007, my brother ian and i were sitting in the studio brainstorming new song ideas. Ian rankin was born in the kingdom of fife in 1960. 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. Aug, 20 ian rankin is up there among the best crime novelists at work today.
Ian james rankin, obe, dl, frse born 28 april 1960 is a scottish crime writer, best known for his inspector rebus novels. Prison guard thomas scott watches over a condemned man sentenced to hang for th. James oswalds inspector mclean books in order dead good. Ian rankin and ali smith lead warning of devastating scottish arts cuts letter signed by 111 authors says funding reductions in countrys forthcoming budget could endanger worldrenowned. He is the recipient of four crime writers association dagger awards including the prestigious diamond dagger in 2005. He is confident, he is hard to embarrass and is selfconfident most of the time.
He is a writer and actor, known for rebus 2000, reichenbach falls 2007 and doors open 2012. Buy ian rankin collection 10 books collection by ian rankin. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. In 2004, ian won americas celebrated edgar award for resurrection men. 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. Burnt in a chemical mix as a young girl, sympathy for her quickly faded when the young man who pushed her in died in a mining accident just two days later. 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. Ian rankin has been elected a hawthornden fellow, and is also a past winner of the chandlerfulbright award. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the impossible dead. He has been married to anna miranda harvey since july 5, 1986. Unabridged edition featuring a bonus interview with ian rankin and james macpherson. The items we may sell online for these products are books, paperback, hardback, audio cds or cassettes, large print, mp3 and whatever format is available for us to sell online.
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. Book club genres all book club genres sorting by best selling this month. He is a winner of the edgar award and the crime writers of americas gold dagger award, among others, and was the recipient of a raymond chandler fulbright fellowship. Ian rankins inspector john rebus novels in chronological. The second novel featuring inspector john rebus, available for the first time as an ebook and with an exclusive introduction by author ian rankin. Ian rankin is also the recipient of honorary degrees from the universities of abertay, st andrews, edinburgh, hull and the open university. Many of the books have been adapted to a television series on. Ian s classic lost thriller is published again in november 2019. Ian rankin has announced there will be new novel featuring his iconic detective protagonist john rebus in autumn 2018.
Ian rankin books list of books by author ian rankin. 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. This november awardwinning crime novelist ian rankin will publish his 21st rebus novel. Ian rankin author rankin and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. His list of books is now into the thirties and this book is number seventeen in his enormously popular rebus series. A gripping original story for bbc radio 4 by awardwinning crime writer ian rankin, written for the landmark radio 4 book at bedtime slotsaughton prison, edinburgh. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Hardback bound in excellent black boards with silver titles on the spine. Sunday times numberone best seller ian rankin returns with his gripping new rebus novel. As we approach the 30th anniversary of one of crime fictions most popular characters, the guardian book club will return to his eighth outing, black and blue. Ian rankin is up there among the best crime novelists at work today. Aug 07, 2008 exit music is di rebuss swansong as finally he retires from the force. James oswalds gripping crime thriller series has been compared to the work of ian rankin, peter james and val mcdermid. Ian rankins inspector john rebus novels in chronological order.
Fantastic offers on quality books, collections, audio cds and more exclusive to book people. Ian rankin is an awardwinning and crime writer best known for his inspector rebus novels, including the new york times bestsellers rather be the devil and even dogs in the wild. I have not read very many of ian rankin s novels, inspector rebus or otherwise. The vertigo comics panel at wondercon 2009 confirmed that the story would be published as a graphic novel, dark entries, the second release from the companys vertigo crime imprint. Popular ian rankin books meet your next favorite book. Rebus and clarkes investigation uncovers some murky dealings between. Download rather be the devil audiobook by ian rankin.
Rather be the devil continues ian rankins interest in exploring the city of edinburgh as a labyrinth in which everything connects, from the seediest pubs to the grandest georgian houses. Ian rankin announces new rebus novel for 2018 the bookseller. A series of video interviews with ian rankin for saints of the shadow bible and standing in another mans grave. Buy rebus cd box set unabridged edition by rankin, ian, paterson, bill, macpherson, james isbn. The plot is somewhat simpler and more linear than one might expect however. Each of the novels is linked by returning characters, such as siobhan clarke and big ger cafferty, but you can start reading the. The naming of the dead inspector rebus, book 16 ian rankin. We are based in sydney, australia and ship all over the world. The whole series, organised in the order they were originally published. In a truly dickensian style, the cityscape mirrors the contrasting moralities of its citizens, with its fair share of human demons. 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. A 30yearold case is being reopened, and rebus team from back then is suspected of foul play.
The black book 1993 mortal causes 1994 the three novels above are published as rebus. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android. The novel will be published by the orion publishing group in hardback, ebook. Exit music is di rebuss swansong as finally he retires from the force. Ian rankin became a published author in 1986 when the flood was released.
A junkie, dead in an edinburgh squat, the body laid out with ritual precision. He is best known for his inspector rebus novels, which are set in edinburgh. Rankins goal in life was not always to write crime fiction. The boston globe a novelist of great scope, depth, and power. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A collection of ian s short stories, ranging from the macabre the hanged man to the unfortunate the only true comedian right back to the sinister someone got to eddie. The novels, centred on detective inspector john rebus, are mostly based in and around edinburgh. The crime novelists first john rebus book launched 30 years ago im sitting in the library of the scotch malt whisky societys smws queen street venue on a quiet, sunny sunday afternoon, ready to talk murder and discover how a boy from workingclass cardenden in fife became one of britains top crime novelists.
Hamish brown this november awardwinning crime novelist ian rankin will publish his 21st rebus novel. Fleshmarket ally fleshmarket close in uk 2004 by ian rankin. In 2009 rankin stated on radio five live that he would start work on a five or sixissue run on the comic book hellblazer, although he may turn the story into a standalone graphic novel instead. Back in 2007, my brother ian and i were sitting in the studio brainstorming new song ideas. No reservations, he takes a trip through edinburgh with writercook anthony bourdain. The second novel featuring inspector john rebus, available for the first time as an e book and with an exclusive introduction by author ian rankin. To kill some time, i decided to play an acoustic instrumental id written a few years prior. Rebus is back on the force, albeit with a demotion and a chip on his shoulder. Originally a selfpublished author, jamess first detective inspector tony mclean title, natural causes, was an overnight success and sold hundreds of thousands of copies. All new and original to this volume, the 21 stories in dangerous women include work by 12 new york times best sellers, and seven stories set in the authors bestselling continuities including a new outlander story by diana gabaldon, a tale of harry dresdens world by jim butcher, a story from lev grossman set in the world of the magicians, and a 35,000word novella by george r. Ian rankin audio books at simply audiobooks simply audiobooks.
Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Winner of an edgar award and the recipient of a gold dagger for fiction and the chandlerfulbright award, he lives in. Strip jack the black book mortal causes let it bleed 1995 black and blue 1997 the hanging garden 1998 the three novels above are published as rebus. This book is a decent enough conclusion to the series, up to the standard of the rest of rankins oeuvre. 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. You can find a full collection of all ian rankin s short stories in the beat goes on. Sep 01, 2017 ian rankin has announced there will be new novel featuring his iconic detective protagonist john rebus in autumn 2018. Buy your books and related items online with booktopia and we will take care of you. Ian rankin audio books at simply audiobooks simply. By ian rankin published by orion softback 4 x audio books on cd 2 dan brown and 2 ian rankin inc the da vinci code. The novel will be published by the orion publishing group in hardback, e book. The following is a personality profile of ian rankin based on his work.