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The novels, centred on detective inspector john rebus, are. He has won an edgar award, a gold dagger for fiction, a diamond dagger for career excellence, and the chandlerfulbright. Ian rankin books list of books by author ian rankin. The john rebus mystery series in order ian rankin fictiondb. Rankin also reveals the story of rebus and how he came into being. Ian rankins guide to the places in scotland that have provided inspiration for his bestselling inspector rebus novels. One of the mustread books of the year from the iconic number one bestseller, the one and only ian rankin.
Ian rankin reading order book complete series companion checklist kindle edition by williams, bryan t download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. In 20, rankin made his play writing debut with, dark road, which debut in lyceum theatre in september, 20. Ian rankins inspector john rebus novels in chronological order. It is an unusual promotional gambit before a book launch. Detective inspector john rebus was created by the scottish writer ian rankin. His following novel, knots and crosses, was published in 1987. 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 whole series, organised in the order they were originally published. 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. 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. Ian rankin books in order the inspector rebus series. Rankin has written many different works of fiction.
The scottish author, best known for his british detective books, has earned many accolades from fans and critics alike. 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. John rebus discovers the body of a drug addict amongst two burned candles. Di john rebus is an oldfashioned copper with a love of offkilter music, and the odd refreshment. The series is incredibly popular in the united kingdom, making up 10% of crime fiction sales there. 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. One year later, in 1987, the first book in ian rankin s inspector rebus series of books was published, knots and crosses. Capital crimes resurrection men 2002 beggars banquet short stories, 2002 a question of blood 2003 fleshmarket close 2004 the naming of the dead 2006 exit music 2007 standing in another mans grave 2012 saints of the shadow bible 20 the beat goes on 2014 even dogs in the wild 2015. Robert rankin was born in july of 1949 in parsons green, london, and is a prolific author of humorous fantasy fiction. He has won an edgar award, a gold dagger for fiction, a diamond dagger for career excellence, and the. Ian rankin is currently considered a single author. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Ian rankin relaunches the novel he once hoped to bury books. Author ian rankins complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability.
Ian rankins work is now appearing in university literature departments, as modern examples of complex crime fictional works. I read an non rebus ian rankin book on holiday and loved it and have heard people rave about the rebus books. Below is a list of all of ian rankin s inspector rankin books in order of when they were originally published. Ian rankins inspector john rebus novels in chronological. What books might we be surprised to find on your shelves. In his first adventure, john rebus is a frazzled edinburgh cop hiding from his demons. Ian rankins first novel was the flood in the year 1986. Ian rankin became a published author in 1986 when the flood was released. His next novel, knots and crosses was the beginning of the inspector rebus character. When it comes to detective novels, very few authors can match the talent and finesse of ian rankin.
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. Learn more about rankins life and career, including his other works. Rankin also reveals the story of rebus and how he came into being, who he is. 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. The complete series list for a john rebus mystery ian rankin. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading ian rankin reading order book complete series companion checklist. 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. He is a cop, working from the st leonards police station in. 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. Sophie kinsella, jojo moyes, adele parks, ian rankin, mahsuda snaith and keith stuart. Malcolm fox is a newer series by ian rankin currently including unique 2 books, with two others also part of the inspector rebus. Ian rankin, scottish bestselling crime novelist, creator of the inspector rebus series. Ian rankin relaunches the novel he once hoped to bury.
Ian rankin started the inspector rebus series with knots and crosses in 1987. Ian rankin s guide to the places in scotland that have provided inspiration for his bestselling inspector rebus novels. By using the web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and. Below is a list of all of ian rankins inspector rankin books in order of when. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The novels, centred on detective inspector john rebus, are mostly based in and around edinburgh. He originally thought he would be compared to the likes. Ian rankin is considered by many to be scotlands greatest living crime fiction author. Ian james rankin obe dl frse frsl born 28 april 1960 is a scottish crime writer, best known for his inspector rebus novels. Detective sergeant john rebus, smoking and drinking too much, his own young daughter spirited away south by his disenchanted wife, is one of many policemen hunting a killer. All of the books in the rebus series are written from rebus point of view. This is the official facebook page for ian rankin, run by his publishers.
Order of reading ian rankins rebus books digital spy. See the complete inspector rebus series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Rankins goal in life was not always to write crime fiction. Malcolm fox, a cop working for the complaints, the police internal affairs division, in edinburgh, scotland. A collection of inspector rebus novels ian rankin macmillan. 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.
Discover book depositorys huge selection of ian rankin books online. If the series has an order, add a number or other descriptor in parenthesis after the series title eg. Gripping, atmospheric and utterly compelling, a song for the dark times is an explosive entry in a formidable canon of crime writing. Now hes an edinburgh cop who hides from his memories and misses promotions. The best books in ian rankins inspector rebus series novel. Author rankin was born on july 27, 1949, in parsons green, london, england. He has won an edgar award, a gold dagger for fiction, a diamond dagger for career excellence. John rebus is not as young as he was, but his detective instincts have never left him. There is also science fiction, metafiction, steampunk, urban legends, running gags, outrageous characters and the occult to be found in his work. He is also the author of the complaints and doors open. Ian rankin books in order ian rankin books, mystery. Best known for his rebus series, they deliver hardboiled crime with a distinct scottish flavour sometimes cheesily referred to as tartan noir. 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. By default, it sorts by the number, or alphabetically if there is no number.
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. 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. John rebus is one of the most enduring characters in crime. Most well known for his inspector rebus serieswhich has earned critical acclaim as well as scores of fans worldwiderankin is a prolific author whose other works include spy thrillers, nonfiction books and articles, short stories, novels, graphic novels, audio recordings, televisionfilm, and plays. Rebusfest, featuring ian rankin, is taking place all over the city, dedicated to the many facets of the irascible old rogue, di john rebus. Thrillingly rooted in pressing contemporary issues, the twentythird rebus novel finds ian rankin on pulsating form. Below is a list of all of ian rankins inspector rankin books in order of when they were originally published. 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. Capital crimes resurrection men 2002 beggars banquet short stories, 2002. Hardboiled inspector rebus has been described as the most. Ian rankin has revealed that he once disowned his novel, westwind, and hoped it would never see the light of day again when he. If you want to force a particular order, use the character to divide the number and the descriptor. The first book ian rankin had published was the flood, which was published in 1986. The inspector rebus books are a series of detective novels by the scottish author ian rankin.