A call from an old friend brings back memories and more than a little guilt for di john rebus. The inspector rebus books are a series of detective novels by the scottish author ian rankin. 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. The second inspector rebus novel from britains shelve hide and seek. He is the recipient of four cwa daggers including the prestigious diamond dagger in 2005. Ian rankin has bought the rights to inspector rebus for a wallanderstyle return as the author was so unhappy with the detectives previous series. Here they involve touchy gang chieftains itching for war, equally quarrelsome police officials squabbling over jurisdiction and one especially ruthless, rapacious, handson, determined banker trafficking in fishy offshore shell companiesalong with his plotting prowess, rankin has cultivated a fluid style that.
The tracks could be mainstream millionsellers or they could be obfuscatingly obscure, it doesnt matter. Rankin grew up in a small coalmining town, where at a young age he displayed a talent for writing poetry. 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. The second book, hide and seek was long and not nearly as engaging as the first book. In rankins uneven 21st john rebus novel after 20s saints of the shadow bible, the edinburgh police hire the retired cop in a consultative capacity to work with former partner siobhan clarke on the murder of lord minton, a lawyer found beaten to death.
The whole series, organised in the order they were originally published. Many of the books have been adapted to a television series on. Rebus has elements of a maverick american pi colin drury about to embark on an american books tour, the author of the rebus novels. Rankin is an expert at manipulating multiple plots. Ian rankin announces new rebus novel for 2018 the bookseller. Strip jack the black book mortal causes let it bleed 1995 black and blue 1997 the hanging garden 1998. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. Ian rankins inspector john rebus novels in chronological. An inspector rebus mystery inspector rebus novels by ian rankin and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Ian rankins inspector rebus to return in wallanderstyle.
The first series starred john hannah as di john rebus. Ian rankin has announced there will be new novel featuring his iconic detective protagonist john rebus in autumn 2018. If you intend to read these books and have yet to buy them, the compendium is often available second hand, very inexpensively, on amazon and will save on individual volumes. A new john rebus book is as welcome as a cool pint of guinness on st patricks day. Ian rankins john rebus, arguably the most realistic detective in crime fiction, is a brilliant. The setting for the majority of these novels is mostly in and around edinburgh.
An appropriate date, then, for us to bring you a first look at ian rankins latest opus and the cover is even green. The books now routinely sell half a million copies within the first. The series is incredibly popular in the united kingdom, making up 10% of crime fiction sales there. The novel will be published by the orion publishing group in hardback, e book. He lives in edinburgh, and writes about the city in his awardwinning inspector rebus novels. It is the first book to feature siobhan clarke and morris gerald cafferty appears as a main character. The novel will be published by the orion publishing group in hardback, ebook. Four years after the publication of rankins first book in the inspector rebus series, the second book in the series, hide and seek, was published in 1991. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Best known for his rebus series, they deliver hardboiled crime with a distinct scottish flavour sometimes cheesily referred to as tartan noir.
They were old men now, similar builds, similar backgrounds. Ian rankin started the inspector rebus series with knots and crosses in 1987. Discover book depositorys huge selection of ian rankin books online. The first rebus book was intended as a oneoff, as ian rankin began to experiment with other genres, general thrillers, spy novels, writing under a pseudonym, jack harvey, to differentiate the literary styles. The inspector rebus series of detective novels written by scottish writer ian rankin features the main character known as detective inspector john rebus. It was nicely written, taut, short and a good introduction for detective sargent rebus. This novel was the first of the rebus series, for which he has become extremely famous. 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. He often connects situations with an apt song from the 1960s. 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 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 is the uks number one bestselling crime writer. 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 first three novels came in an easy to hold and read softcover edition. 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 black book is a 1993 crime novel by ian rankin, the fifth of the inspector rebus novels. Drafted down to the big smoke thanks to a shelve tooth and nail. Sep 01, 2017 ian rankin has announced there will be new novel featuring his iconic detective protagonist john rebus in autumn 2018. His first rebus novel was published in 1987, and the rebus books are now translated into thirtysix languages and are bestsellers worldwide. The top five best john rebus novels the dorset book.
The cover of is slightly damaged for instance a torn or bent corner. Ian rankins first novel was the flood in the year 1986. More information about this seller contact this seller 30. The early years is a compendium of ian rankins first three rebus detective stories. The best books in ian rankins inspector rebus series novel. 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. Please expect some creasing to the spine andor minor damage to the cover. As of this date, ten of these books have been adapted for television. Below is a list of all of ian rankins inspector rankin books in order of when they were originally published. First printing of this mass market paperback edition.
He continued with inspector rebus from there on out, publishing tooth and nail and strip jack in 1992, the third and fourth book in the series. In 2017 rankin said initially he aged rebus in real time but since retirement he has slowed down rebus aging. Rebus also is asked to look into a youth club in a rough part of the city. Rankin wrote a wonderful book when he wrote mortal causes. He initially considered his first novel a standalone, however, eventually he continued the series fleshing out inspector rebus to the fullest. His first rebus novel, knots and crosses, was published nearly three decades ago, in 1987. 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. Three bestselling rebus stories in one great value volume.
Rankins goal in life was not always to write crime fiction. Each of the novels is linked by returning characters, such as siobhan clarke and big ger cafferty, but you can start reading the. According to ian rankin, rights have reverted to him regarding the rebus character. 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 plays hide and seek illustration courtesy of orion. I have a close friend who has read every book by mr. However, rankin did not intend on becoming a crime writer. Buy ian rankins inspector rebus collection by ian rankin isbn.
Ian rankin collection 10 books collection book people. Buy ian rankin s inspector rebus collection by ian rankin isbn. Black and blue special edition special edition of the awardwinning rebus novel includes exclusive extra material. Rebus was 40 in the first book knots and crosses 1987 and should, therefore, be 70 in 2017. 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. It is also the first book where rebus is based at st leonards police station. The novels, centred on detective inspector john rebus, are. His following novel, knots and crosses, was published in 1987. Rather be the devil was announced this afternoon by rankin via the hitech means of twitter and periscope.
Rebus has elements of a maverick american pi colin drury about to embark on an american books tour, the author of the rebus novels explains why crime fiction is a means of exploring. The books have twice been dramatised for television starring john hannah and ken stott respectively, and are translated into 36 languages. An old school friends son has gone missing, the ghost of jack morton. The complete series list for a john rebus mystery ian rankin. Mar 17, 2016 a new john rebus book is as welcome as a cool pint of guinness on st patricks day. Hands in his pockets, rebus turned to face cafferty.
Jul 17, 20 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. The only criteria set is that, aye, they must be six of the best. Prison guard thomas scott watches over a condemned man sentenced to hang for th. 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 series was produced by stv productions for the itv network, and four series were broadcast between 26 april 2000 and 7 december 2007. He is best known for his inspector rebus novels, which are set in edinburgh. A book of short stories by rankin including seven rebus stories. Jul 30, 2017 rankin originally wrote the first rebus novel as a standalone, so was delighted when a tv production company offered him the princely sum of. This was my first ian rankin book featuring inspector rebus. For rankins reflections on the scottish capital, see edinburgh. 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 has been elected a hawthornden fellow, and is also a past winner of the chandlerfulbright award. Di john rebus is an oldfashioned copper with a love of offkilter music, and the odd refreshment.
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