Get the book reading applications installed on a citrix xendesktop vdi accessible from anywhere on any device with addons. April 1960 in cardenden, fife, schottland ist ein britischer schriftsteller. All the inspector rebus novels in the order in which they were written and published. As of this date, ten of these books have been adapted for television. 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. Ian rankin books in order how to read ian rankins books. The series is incredibly popular in the united kingdom, making up 10% of crime fiction sales there.
Now hes an edinburgh cop who hides from his memories and misses promotions. Free download or read online knots and crosses pdf epub book. Here are presented three early novels written under the name jack harvey. One year later, in 1987, the first book in ian rankin s inspector rebus series of books was published, knots and crosses. Complete order of ian rankin books in publication order and chronological order.
John rebus is not as young as he was, but his detective instincts have never left him. Detective inspector john rebus was created by the scottish writer ian rankin. All of the books in the rebus series are written from rebus point of view. 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. 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.
Best known for his rebus series, they deliver hardboiled crime with a distinct scottish flavour sometimes cheesily referred to as tartan noir. Westwind is an interesting tale, and the references to the computer equipment of early days brought back many memories. Pdf knots and crosses book by ian rankin free download 228. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android. Author ian rankins complete list of books and series in order, with the latest. The best books in ian rankins inspector rebus series.
I remember going into a bookshop in edinburgh in about 1992, and they had none of my books on the shelves. Di john rebus is an oldfashioned copper with a love of offkilter music, and the odd refreshment. His first rebus novel was published in 1987, and the rebus books are now translated into thirtysix languages and are bestsellers worldwide. Ian rankin audio books at simply audiobooks simply audiobooks. Ian rankin books list of books by author ian rankin. Ian rankin started the inspector rebus series with knots and crosses in 1987. Ive read a lot of ian rankins books, some more than once. He originally thought he would be compared to the likes. Ian rankin author rankin and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. He is also the author of the complaints and doors open. Ian james rankin obe dl frse frsl born 28 april 1960 is a scottish crime writer, best. The first edition of the novel was published in 1987, and was written by ian rankin. I read an non rebus ian rankin book on holiday and loved it and have heard people rave about the rebus books.
Even though rankin is widely known as a crime writer, he did not set out to be one in his early days. Inspector rebus series is one of the most read books in the history of book series. Rankin has written many different works of fiction. The setting for the majority of these novels is mostly in and around edinburgh. 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. Check out bookbags exciting features section, with interviews, top tens and editorials. Ian rankin rebus novels in order, knots and crosses a rebus novel paperback hide and seek a rebus novel novel paperback strip jack a rebus novel paperback the black book a novel paperback the hanging garden a rebus novel paperback dead. Inspector rebus is a character and series of detective fiction novels by scottish author ian rankin. Below is a list of all of ian rankins inspector rankin books in order of when they were originally published.
Here are the ian rankin books in order for his inspector rebus series, as well as his other. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Author rankin was born on july 27, 1949, in parsons green, london, england. 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 inspector rebus series of books are a series of crime fiction novels written by acclaimed scottish author ian rankin. The scottish author, best known for his british detective books, has earned many accolades from fans and critics alike.
Ten of the novels were adapted as a television series on itv, starring john hannah as rebus in series 1 and 2. He has won an edgar award, a gold dagger for fiction, a diamond dagger for career excellence, and the chandlerfulbright. Browse audiobooks written by ian rankin sorted by best. Learn more about rankins life and career, including his other works. Rankin is a master storyteller guardian great fiction, full stop the times ian rankin is a genius lee child one of britains leading novelists in any genre new statesman a virtuoso of the craft daily mail rankin is a phenomenon spectator britains no. Just send us an email and well put the best up on the site. Dec 11, 2012 i remember going into a bookshop in edinburgh in about 1992, and they had none of my books on the shelves. The whole series, organised in the order they were originally published. One of the mustread books of the year from the iconic number one bestseller, the one and only ian rankin.
He is a cop, working from the st leonards police station in. You have twelve options when choosing the reading order for ian rankins books. 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. 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. Ian rankin became a published author in 1986 when the flood was released. The novels, centred on detective inspector john rebus, are mostly based in and around edinburgh. Ive read a lot of ian rankin s books, some more than once. 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.
Jan 07, 2020 rankin is a master storyteller guardian great fiction, full stop the times ian rankin is a genius lee child one of britains leading novelists in any genre new statesman a virtuoso of the craft daily mail rankin is a phenomenon spectator britains no. Order of reading ian rankins rebus books digital spy. 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. When it comes to detective novels, very few authors can match the talent and finesse of ian rankin. The books are written in third person limited omniscient mode, focusing on rebus, with the point of view sometimes shifting to colleagues, petty. He thought his first novels, knots and crosses and hide and seek, were mainstream books, more in keeping with the scottish traditions of robert louis stevenson and even muriel spark. The detective inspector john rebus character is based in edinburgh. Detective inspector john rebus is retired but the shadows of his former life still follow him through the streets of edinburgh. Ian rankins inspector john rebus novels in chronological 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 scottish tartan noir subgenre. Handpicked recommendations to authors who have a similar writing style to ian rankin.
Ian james rankin obe dl frse frsl born 28 april 1960 is a scottish crime writer, best known for his inspector rebus novels. Ian rankin, author portrait of the artist books the. Ian rankin has been elected a hawthornden fellow, and is also a past winner of the chandlerfulbright award. I walked up to a member of staff and said, how come youve not got any ian rankin books. Here are presented three early novels written under the. Crime writer ian rankin, 48, has written a string of books but is best known for his inspector rebus novels set in edinburgh. 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. His next novel, knots and crosses was the beginning of the inspector rebus character. The inspector rebus series of detective novels written by scottish writer ian rankin features the main character known as detective inspector john rebus. He is the recipient of four cwa daggers including the prestigious diamond dagger in 2005. Rankins goal in life was not always to write crime fiction. Since then, most of his work has been in the rebus series, although he has also written some standalone books and. Ian rankin, scottish bestselling crime novelist, creator of the inspector rebus series. Hardboiled inspector rebus has been described as the.
Ian rankins work is now appearing in university literature departments, as modern examples of complex crime fictional works. In primary school, rankin enjoyed reading literature and writing. Innovate your reading experience with cuttingedge bibliography tools. The main characters of this mystery, mystery story are detective john rebus. Epik kurzgeschichte schriftsteller edinburgh officer des order of the british empire brite schotte geboren 1960 mann. The inspector rebus books are a series of detective novels by the scottish author ian rankin.
This is the official facebook page for ian rankin, run by his publishers. 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. In 20, rankin cowrote the play dark road with mark thomson, the artistic director of the royal lyceum theatre. The master storyteller guardian weaves a gripping story of mystery and suspense, threaded through with some of the most important issues and themes of our time, in the new john rebus thriller. John rebus discovers the body of a drug addict amongst two burned candles. It features one of his bestsellers, knots and crosses, which. 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. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 228 pages and is available in paperback format.
In 20, rankin made his play writing debut with, dark road, which debut in lyceum theatre in september, 20. I couldnt get on with war and peace the crime author on why he loves comics, his early interest in taboo worlds and, with a 22nd rebus novel out, how he keeps. 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 books in order the inspector rebus series.
Up until now, rankin has written an upward of 20 novels and quite a good number of short stories that make him one of the most prolific writers still alive. Robert rankin is one of the well known authors of the united kingdom who has written some of the very successful books based on the fantasy and fiction genres. Ian rankin novels in order of publication complete order of ian rankin books in publication order and chronological order. Each of the novels is linked by returning characters, such as siobhan clarke and big ger cafferty, but you can start reading the.
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