All of the books in the rebus series are written from rebus point of view. The beat goes on by ian rankin kansas city public library. Reading through them is a delightful journey through the history of this character. The complete series list for a john rebus mystery ian rankin. 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. If the series has an order, add a number or other descriptor in parenthesis after the series title eg. When it comes to detective novels, very few authors can match the talent and finesse of ian rankin.
The inspector rebus books are a series of detective novels by the scottish author ian rankin. Ian rankins inspector john rebus novels in chronological order. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading ian rankin reading order book complete series companion checklist. In this brand new mystery from the peerless ian rankin, the exdi returns alongside series stalwart detective siobhan clarke in a case that will dredge up the secrets of the past and disrupt an even murkier present. Hardboiled inspector rebus has been described as the most more. Everything is explained in enough detail in order not to confuse new readers, but does not become repetitive for extensive readers of the series. 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. Rankin has written many different works of fiction. 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. Inspector rebus is a character and series of detective fiction novels by scottish author ian rankin. Detective inspector john rebus was created by the scottish writer ian rankin. Ive read most of the rebus books, missed a few here and there. John rebus might be retired, but hes far from finished. The best books in ian rankins inspector rebus series novel.
The crime writers association has awarded its cartier diamond dagger for 2005 to the scottish writer, ian rankin obe. Ian rankin books list of books by author ian rankin. 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. Its a benign take on the concept of a galactic empire at least on the surface, a postscarcity future in which humanitys every desire, from b. John rebus discovers the body of a drug addict amongst two burned candles. The series is incredibly popular in the united kingdom, making up 10% of crime fiction sales there.
The uks number one bestselling crime writer, ian rankin is best known for his inspector john rebus novels. Malcolm fox is a newer series by ian rankin currently including unique 2 books, with two others also part of the inspector rebus. Now hes an edinburgh cop who hides from his memories and misses promotions. Ian rankins work is now appearing in university literature departments, as modern examples of complex crime fictional works. This is the order of ian rankin books in both chronological order and publication order. Ian rankin books in order the inspector rebus series.
Hardboiled inspector rebus has been described as the most. Ian rankin, scottish bestselling crime novelist, creator of the inspector rebus series. The best books in ian rankins inspector rebus series. 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. Rankin does this in such a way that reading them in order, prior knowledge of the rebus history is not required. Fleshmarket alley by rankin, ian plus watchman ian rankin.
The novels, centred on detective inspector john rebus, are mostly based in. Malcolm fox, a cop working for the complaints, the police internal affairs division, in edinburgh, scotland. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Rebusfest, featuring ian rankin, is taking place all over the city, dedicated to the many facets of the irascible old rogue, di john rebus published. Ian james rankin is a scottish writer of crime novels, best known for authoring the inspector rebus series novels ian rankin obe is a scottish author who rose to prominence due to his rebus series of novels. Rankin has also published a number of collections of short stories, some of which also feature. Ian rankin started the inspector rebus series with knots and crosses in 1987. Author ian rankins complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. He is a cop, working from the st leonards police station in. The detective inspector john rebus character is based in edinburgh. Get the best deals on ian rankin hardcover books when you shop the largest online selection at. Rankins goal in life was not always to write crime fiction.
Inspector rebus books in order complete order of ian rankin books in publication order and chronological order. Mar 02, 2018 few sciencefictional settings are as intriguing as the one created across the nine novels and one novella that comprise iain m. List verified daily and newest books added immediately. The whole series, organised in the order they were originally published. Ian rankin audio books at simply audiobooks simply. Ian uncovers the scotland that the tourist never sees, highlighting the places that inspired the settings for the inspector rebus novels. Below is a list of all of ian rankins inspector rankin books in order of when they were.
The novels, centred on detective inspector john rebus, are mostly based in and around edinburgh. Diamond 2005 ian rankin the crime writers association. Rankin also reveals the story of rebus and how he came into being, who he is. Ian rankin audio books at simply audiobooks simply audiobooks. But as rebus himself matures as a character, many prefer to read the books in chronological order. The best books in ian rankins inspector detective john rebus series.
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. Ian james rankin is a scottish writer of crime novels, best known for authoring the inspector rebus series novels ian rankin obe is a scottish author who rose to prominence due to. The setting for the majority of these novels is mostly in and around edinburgh. 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. By default, it sorts by the number, or alphabetically if there is no number. In an interview about 2006 on tv, ian rankin said that each of his books is looking for the big answers to a question that he renkin feels unable to answer so he lets rebus struggle with. Ian rankins guide to the places in scotland that have provided inspiration for his bestselling inspector rebus novels. Rebus will have to uncover the identity of the killer in order to help his old pals solve.
Rebus would have been a yes voter this article is more than 6 months old. Rebus is an oldfashioned man who bottles things up and lets them affect his personal. John rebus is not as young as he was, but his detective instincts have never left him. The inspector rebus series of books are a series of crime fiction novels written by acclaimed scottish author ian rankin. In 20, rankin made his play writing debut with, dark road, which debut in lyceum theatre in september, 20. As of this date, ten of these books have been adapted for television. Im sure ian rankin is also responsible for a rise in tourism i for one would love to visit edinburgh and walk in rebus footsteps. Ian rankin obe is a scottish author who rose to prominence due to his rebus series of novels. 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. No reservations, he takes a trip through edinburgh with writercook anthony bourdain. 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. Discover book depositorys huge selection of ian rankin books online. The best books in ian rankins inspector rebus series hachette book group. Actor disagrees with edinburgh detectives creator on thorny issue of scottish.
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. The beat goes on collects all of rankin s inspector rebus short stories and presents them in chronological order. Edinburgh police detective john rebus, ian rankins popular series detective, is a brilliantly realized. Ian rankin novels in order of publication complete order of ian rankin books in publication order and chronological order. When a former soldier and recluse murders two 17yearold students at a posh edinburgh boarding school, inspector john rebus immediately suspects there is more to the case than meets the eye. This is the official facebook page for ian rankin, run by his publishers.
Ian james rankin obe dl frse frsl born 28 april 1960 is a scottish crime writer, best known for his inspector rebus novels. The inspector rebus series of detective novels written by scottish writer ian rankin features the main character known as detective inspector john rebus. Learn more about rankins life and career, including his other works. John rebus is one of the most enduring characters in crime. Complete order of ian rankin books in publication order and chronological order. Edinburgh police detective john rebus, ian rankin s popular series detective, is a brilliantly realized character, as moody, dark, and melancholy as edinburgh. Few sciencefictional settings are as intriguing as the one created across the nine novels and one novella that comprise iain m. The police procedural series is considered to fall into the scottish tartan noir subgenre. 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. Decided to go back to the very beginning and reread them all in chronological order. The john rebus mystery series in order ian rankin fictiondb. The inspector rebus books are a series of detective. Below is a list of all of ian rankins novels in publication order and in chronological order when necessary.
Falls, resurrection men, strip jack, the black book, and black and blue. 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. The scottish author, best known for his british detective books, has earned many accolades from fans and critics alike. If you want to force a particular order, use the character to divide the number and the descriptor. Ian rankin reading order book complete series companion. Rankin deals primarily in the realm of crime fiction, and most of his books are based in his home country of scotland, with rankin setting his rebus series of novels primarily in the scottish capital city of edinburgh, where he studies in the late 70s and early 80s, and where he later returned. Ian rankin s inspector john rebus novels in chronological order. Below is a list of all of ian rankins inspector rankin books in order of when they were originally published.
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