For information on the rebus word and picture puzzle see rebus rebus is a british television detective drama series based on the inspector rebus novels by the scottish author ian rankin. Born in fife on 28 april, 1960 but best known for his edinburghset novels starring inspector rebus, ian rankin is britains most successful crime writer. Oct 27, 2015 ian rankin has been writing rebus novels since 1987. The book reads well as a stand alone and there are no spoilers for earlier books in the series, but you will get more out of it if you know some of the history of the people involved. A major contributor to the tartan noir genre, ian studied literature at university and lived in tottenham and rural france while developing his career as a novelist. On the other side of edinburgh, big ger cafferty rebuss longtime nemesis has received an identical note and a bullet through his window.
He often connects situations with an apt song from the 1960s. The rebus novels have been translated into 26 different languages. A new john rebus book is as welcome as a cool pint of guinness on st patricks day. 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. Mar 17, 2016 ian rankin is still putting the finishing touches to the book, but this is the blurb. 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. Popular ian rankin books meet your next favorite book. Rankin has also published a number of novels under the pseudonym, jack harvey. The series is incredibly popular in the united kingdom, making up 10% of crime fiction sales there. 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. Ian rankin on his latest rebus novel, saints of the shadow bible. Ian rankins inspector john rebus novels in chronological. John rebus is not as young as he was, but his detective instincts have never left him.
Buy ian rankin s inspector rebus collection by ian rankin isbn. Rebus was 40 in the first book knots and crosses 1987 and should, therefore, be 70 in 2017. A rebus book, or picture reader, tells its story using a combination of text and small pictures or icons. Each of the novels is linked by returning characters, such as siobhan clarke and big ger cafferty, but you can start reading the. Part of what makes the rebus books so popular, and which fans love the stories for, is their authenticity, and how rankin depicts the realities of working in police scotland. The tracks could be mainstream millionsellers or they could be obfuscatingly obscure, it doesnt matter. Rankin also reveals the story of rebus and how he came into being, who he is.
Jan 28, 2015 ian rankins rebus to make another comeback. An appropriate date, then, for us to bring you a first look at ian rankins latest opus and the cover is even green. The 10 places that inspire rebus author ian rankin and his. Hands in his pockets, rebus turned to face cafferty. Ian rankin, scottish bestselling crime novelist, creator of the inspector rebus series. 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. Rebus is no longer a serving policeman and instead is acting as a consultant detective. Rankin has an unparalleled ability to draw in the reader and make us feel every knock and setback in inspector rebus s redraw life. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. The series was produced by stv productions for the itv network, and four series were broadcast between 26 april 2000 and 7 december 2007. In 2017 rankin said initially he aged rebus in real time but since retirement he has slowed down rebus aging.
He was a formative influence on the tartan noir genre, and he has been estimated to account for a mighty 10% of all british crime fiction sales. God id love to read it, but these days it takes me around 2 months to complete a book. Rebus writer ian rankin reflects on 30year literary. The top five best john rebus novels the dorset book. Jan 15, 2010 crime writer ian rankin, 48, has written a string of books but is best known for his inspector rebus novels set in edinburgh. Many of the books have been adapted to a television series. 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. 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.
Rankin, 61, said he only changed his mind about killing rebus when he. Strip jack the black book mortal causes let it bleed 1995 black and blue 1997 the hanging garden 1998. 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. The 10 places that inspire rebus author ian rankin and. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Rebus also is asked to look into a youth club in a rough part of the city. Rebus is a british television detective drama series based on the inspector rebus novels by the scottish author ian rankin. The new rebus ian rankin book comes out next week mumsnet.
No reservations, he takes a trip through edinburgh with writercook anthony bourdain. Rebus tours run every saturday at noon, no minimum size. He runs several other tours as well, mainly for small groups, with a variety of themes or even customized. Ian rankin why the inspector rebus novels will endure as well as portraying a fascinating character who wont grow old, each book offers a finely rendered snapshot of a moment in the social. 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. He is best known for his inspector rebus novels, which are set in edinburgh. Mar 16, 2015 a new rebus novel by ian rankin will be published this autumn. Buy a discounted paperback of even dogs in the wild online from australias leading online bookstore. Ian rankin collection 10 books collection book people.
The crime writer celebrates three decades of his bestknown creation rebus when the new incarnation of rebus returns to our tv screens his creator ian rankin will not be among the. The inspector rebus series is commercially successful in the united kingdom, accounting for an estimated 10% of all crime book sales in the uk as of 2015. Rankin wrote a wonderful book when he wrote mortal causes. Booktopia has even dogs in the wild, inspector rebus. Clarkes been investigating the death of a senior lawyer whose body was found along with a threatening note. His fist rebus novel was published in 1987, and the rebus books are now translated into twenty two languages and are best sellers on several continents. The black book is a 1993 crime novel by ian rankin, the fifth of the inspector rebus novels. Rankin has an unparalleled ability to draw in the reader and make us feel every knock and setback in inspector rebuss redraw life. They were old men now, similar builds, similar backgrounds. Ian rankin became a published author in 1986 when the flood was released. Ian rankin catching up with rebus in even dogs in the wild. 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. 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.
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. Maverick detective john rebus is set for his 20th outing later this year as author ian rankin announced a return from a yearlong break. An evening with ian rankin culture northern ireland. Fifeborn ian is the man behind the inspector rebus novels which have won fans all over the world he took a year off but the lure of writing. Ian rankins rebus to make another comeback books the. Rebus is on top form as he commits many derelictions of duty and blatantly flouts the rules in his quest for justice. His next novel, knots and crosses was the beginning of the inspector rebus character. Ians classic lost thriller is published again in november 2019. 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. 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.
Its a bit hectic the day bestselling crime writer ian rankin speaks with the scots magazine but the prolific author was looking forward to some wellearned time off. The current schedule of a book a year, and all the touring that goes with it. Why the inspector rebus novels will endure ian rankin. Ian rankin has been writing rebus novels since 1987. I find rankin books are best read a huge chunk at a time as they do require concentration. A new rebus novel by ian rankin will be published this autumn. Rankin begins each book by getting his stories and his characters lined up. The novel will be published by the orion publishing group in hardback, ebook. Jon wood bought uk and commonwealth rights to even dogs in the wild, rankins 20th rebus novel, and one other.
The rebus series has 19 novels to date, the last of which, saints of the shadow bible, was published in 20. The pictures represent characters or key elements in the story and are used throughout the book in place of the corresponding wordname. Di john rebus is an oldfashioned copper with a love of offkilter music, and the odd refreshment. For example, in a story about a ducks adventures, the word. Ian looks back on the last twelve months and shares some of his favourite books, films and records. Ian rankin s guide to the places in scotland that have provided inspiration for his bestselling inspector rebus novels.
Learn more about rankins life and career, including his other works. According to ian rankin, rights have reverted to him regarding the rebus character. Ian rankin and rebus for novembers reading group books. Ian rankin started the inspector rebus series with knots and crosses in 1987. John rebus, now a couple of years into his retirement finds himself drawn into a cold case from the 1970s involving a female socialite, found dead in a bedroom in one of edinburghs most luxurious hotels.
Oct 30, 2015 ian rankin is the uks bestselling crime author. Ian rankin has announced there will be new novel featuring his iconic detective protagonist john rebus in autumn 2018. Rankin on viime vuosina noussut britannian johtavaksi miespuoliseksi rikoskirjailijaksi ja samaan aikaan hanesta on tullut suosittu myos yhdysvalloissa. It is the first book to feature siobhan clarke and morris gerald cafferty appears as a main character. 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. Drafted down to the big smoke thanks to a shelve tooth and nail. The bestselling crime writer took a sabbatical to relax. 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.
Inspector john rebus was almost killed off in first book. Ian rankin catching up with rebus in even dogs in the wild youtube. Buy ian rankins inspector rebus collection by ian rankin isbn. May 27, 2017 the top five best john rebus novels on may 27, 2017 july 4, 2017 by dorsetbookdetective in thrillers when i was younger, following on the heels of my obsession with henning mankell, i moved on to ian rankin and his brilliant rebus novels. Actor, historian and rebus expert, colin is the only personally ian rankinapproved guide to show visitors rebuss edinburgh. The second inspector rebus novel from britains shelve hide and seek.
Rankin grew up in a small coalmining town, where at a young age he displayed a talent for writing poetry. He was not married and had no children, so rebus with his exwife rhona, daughter samantha and his sas training. For rankins reflections on the scottish capital, see edinburgh. Crime writer ian rankin, 48, has written a string of books but is best known for his inspector rebus novels set in edinburgh. If by any chance you havent read the rebus books where have you been. Fifeborn ian is the man behind the inspector rebus novels which have won fans all over the world he took a. The whole series, organised in the order they were originally published.
Rather be the devil was announced this afternoon by rankin via the hitech means of twitter and periscope. It is also the first book where rebus is based at st leonards police station. 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. The top five best john rebus novels the dorset book detective. Below is a list of all of ian rankins inspector rankin books in order of when they were originally published. Best known for his rebus series, they deliver hardboiled crime with a distinct scottish flavour sometimes cheesily referred to as tartan noir. The only criteria set is that, aye, they must be six of the best. Ian rankin announces new rebus novel for 2018 the bookseller. Now its up to clarke and rebus to connect the dots and stop a killer. Crime writer ian rankin has revealed he almost killed off inspector john rebus at the end of his first book in the series. Rankins goal in life was not always to write crime fiction. Ian uncovers the scotland that the tourist never sees, highlighting the places that inspired the settings for the inspector rebus novels.
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