Ian rankin s crime thriller sees inspector rebus investigate the death of an mps wife. Ian james rankin, obe, dl, frse born 28 april 1960 is a scottish crime writer, best known for his inspector rebus novels. Bbc radio 4 did dramatizations of rankins the falls 2008, resurrection men 2008, strip jack 2010, the black book 2012, and black and blue 20 conclusion. 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. A collection of ians short stories, ranging from the macabre the hanged man to the unfortunate the only true comedian right back to the sinister someone got to eddie. This series centered on the adventures of a cynical detective, has led to a 19 book series.
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. Ian rankin at the edinburgh international book festival the inspector rebus books are a series of detective novels by the scottish author ian rankin. The whole series, organised in the order they were originally published. Rebus is for the underdog, and he will break rules, forget what his. Ian rankin talks to james macpherson, the narrator of ian s audiobooks, about bringing rebus, siobhan and cafferty to life on the page and on audio. Ian rankins new gig as a dad rock singer best picture are an edinburgh band with a twist their lead singer is one of britains most popular crime writers peter ross. He is a writer and actor, known for rebus 2000, reichenbach falls 2007 and doors. No reservations, he takes a trip through edinburgh with writercook anthony bourdain. Ian looks back on the last twelve months and shares some of his favourite books. Ian rankins work is now appearing in university literature departments, as modern examples of complex crime fictional works.
John rebus reputation precedes him, and his bosses dont want him anywhere near presidents bush and putin, which explains why hes manning an abandoned police station when a call comes in. He has been married to anna miranda harvey since july 5, 1986. Ian rankins inspector john rebus novels in chronological order. Ian rankin books list of books by author ian rankin. Ian rankin audio books at simply audiobooks simply audiobooks.
Strip jack the black book mortal causes let it bleed 1995 black and blue 1997 the hanging garden 1998 the three novels above are published as rebus. His next novel, knots and crosses was the beginning of the inspector rebus character. It was the first episode broadcast in the shows third season, and starred ken stott in the title. With john hannah, sara stewart, gayanne potter, michael nardone. Ian rankin is also the recipient of honorary degrees from the universities of abertay, st andrews, edinburgh, hull, the open university and is a fellow of the royal society of edinburgh. Ian rankin and ali smith lead warning of devastating scottish arts cuts letter signed by 111 authors says funding reductions in countrys forthcoming budget could endanger worldrenowned. Winner of an edgar award and the recipient of a gold dagger for fiction and the chandlerfulbright award, he lives in edinburgh, scotland, with his wife and. Best of ian rankin 92 books meet your next favorite book. Ron donachie stars in episode 1 of this twopart dramatisation by chris dolan set in edinburgh and the highlands in 1992. 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. Ian rankin was born on april 28, 1960 in cardenden, fife, scotland as ian james rankin. Steve i would say you could easily read it without reading books 16. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. With ken stott, claire price, jennifer black, tony donaldson.
Written by ian rankin, audiobook narrated by michael page. Ian rankin is up there among the best crime novelists at work today. Ultimately, despite the welcome presence of clarke and fox, it is cafferty and rebus who are revitalised in the plot, both looming large as the book. Read by james macpherson read by james macpherson its late autumn in edinburgh and late autumn in the career of detective inspector rebus. Rebus is a british television detective drama series based on the inspector rebus novels by the scottish author ian rankin. Hun chef is detective chief inspector gill templer. In a tv interview i saw, ian rankin admitted that he saw ken stotts face whilst writing the later rebus books. The rebus series is now translated into 22 languages, and the books are best sellers on several. Ian rankin rebus beggars banquet facing the music pt2. Although i have a great deal of respect for john hannah as an actor, i feel he. All new and original to this volume, the 21 stories in dangerous women include work by 12 new york times best sellers, and seven stories set in the authors bestselling continuities including a new outlander story by diana gabaldon, a tale of harry dresdens world by jim butcher, a story from lev grossman set in the world of the magicians, and a 35,000word novella by george r. A new crime serial specially written for book at bedtime by the bestselling author of the rebus.
Unabridged edition featuring a bonus interview with ian rankin and james macpherson. 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. Apr 10, 2012 rebus episode black books, featuring ken stott, robert cavanah, claire price and ian grieve. Author ian rankin discusses the brandnew rebus story written exclusively for the stage. You can find a full collection of all ian rankins short stories in the beat goes on. Ian rankin discusses standing in another mans grave. Ken stott seems to be the best representation of the rebus i know. The falls is book number twelve in the ian rankin series which feature his detective, john rebus and is in many ways the end of an era as this book marks the retirement of rebuss boss and mentor the farmer. Ian rankin became a published author in 1986 when the flood was released. Bbc radio 4 book at bedtime, ian rankin the deathwatch.
It won rankin the itv3 crime thriller award, and was claimed to be the final chapter in the inspector rebus series. Talking about his successful rebus novels, ian describes how he created the character and the challenges he faces writing such a longrunning series. Discover book depositorys huge selection of ian rankin books online. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The books written by ian rankin have been turned into a series. A 30yearold case is being reopened, and rebus team from back then is suspected of foul play. Detective inspector john rebus and frank lauderdale start the book with a car chase across edinburgh to apprehend kidnappers, culminating with the two youths they are chasing throwing themselves off the forth road bridge and in rebus being injured in a car crash. The black book 1993 mortal causes 1994 the three novels above are published as rebus. Written by ian rankin, audiobook narrated by ian rankin, julian rhindtutt. Featuring andy clark, lisa gardner, gavin kean, liam brennan, douglas russell, robin laing. He is a writer and actor, known for rebus 2000, reichenbach falls 2007 and doors open 2012.
Inspector rebus series book 19 ian rankin author 2014 saints of the shadow bible inspector rebus series. In question, we find rebus once again treading in thin waters hmm, not. Ian rankin talks rebus, cafferty and audiobooks with james macpherson. 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. Crime serial specially written for book at bedtime by ian rankin, bestselling author of the rebus novels.
On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. 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. Rebus is thrown off a murder inquiry and sent to scottish police college for retraining. Sunday times numberone best seller ian rankin returns with his gripping new rebus novel. Ian rankin talks to james macpherson, the narrator of ians audiobooks, about bringing rebus, siobhan and cafferty to life on the page and on audio. Knots and crosses by ian rankin, the black book by ian rankin, the naming of the dead by ian rankin, a question of blood by ia. Rather be the devil is full of imaginatively bent villains and surprisingly straight coppers. 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. Ian rankin audio books at simply audiobooks simply. The last detective 2003 season 1 episode 1 duration. Ian rankin, james macpherson, orion publishing group limited. Ultimately, despite the welcome presence of clarke and fox, it is cafferty and rebus who are revitalised in the plot, both looming large as the books solid characters. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide.
The motto of the scottish kings nemo mi impune lacessit dont mess with me sets the. A collection of ian s short stories, ranging from the macabre the hanged man to the unfortunate the only true comedian right back to the sinister someone got to eddie. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Ian rankin continued writing the inspector rebus series until 2007, when exit music, the 17th book in the inspector rebus series was published. Rankins prolific works have left a permanent imprint on the uk crime drama genre, and a mark on the imagination of the world. 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. Publication date 20121111 topics bbc radio drama, crime drama, rebus language english. Written by ian rankin, narrated by james macpherson. Apr 19, 2016 meet and greet by ian rankin is one of 20 short stories within mulholland bookss strand originals series, featuring thrilling stories by the biggest names in mystery from the strand magazine archives. Strip jack, episode 2 inspector rebus series ian rankin author chris nolan author. Rebus is back on the force, albeit with a demotion and a chip on his shoulder. Ian rankin talks rebus, cafferty and audiobooks with james.
The black book is a 2006 episode of stvs rebus television series. Buy rebus cd box set unabridged edition by rankin, ian, paterson, bill, macpherson, james isbn. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. The series was produced by stv productions for the. John rebus might be retired, but hes far from finished. Meet and greet by ian rankin is one of 20 short stories within mulholland books s strand originals series, featuring thrilling stories by the biggest names in mystery from the strand magazine archives. Edinburgh is a city steeped in history and tradition, a seat of learning, of elegant living, known as the athens of the north. He initially considered his first novel a standalone, however, eventually he continued the series fleshing out inspector rebus to the fullest. The novels, centred on detective inspector john rebus, are mostly based in and around edinburgh. Winner of an edgar award and the recipient of a gold dagger for fiction and the chandlerfulbright award, he lives in edinburgh, scotland, with his wife and their two sons.
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