Readers would first be introduced to the series in 1987 with knots and crosses, and there have been twentythree titles so far and counting. Home address of ian rankins famous fictional detective john rebus revealed for the first time. They are all fictional characters that have appeared in more than one novel in the series. The setting for the majority of these novels is mostly in and around edinburgh. Home address of ian rankins famous fictional detective john. 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. Ian rankin collection 10 books collection book people. Inspector rebus is a character and series of detective fiction novels by scottish author ian rankin. An inspector rebus novel inspector rebus series book 10 kindle edition by rankin, ian. Why the inspector rebus novels will endure books the guardian. 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. Buy a discounted paperback of even dogs in the wild online from australias leading online bookstore.
Someones going to make a lot of money out of scotlands independence and, as inspector rebus knows all too well, where theres big money at stake, darkness gathers. Knots and crosses 1987 hide and seek 1991 tooth and nail 1992 strip jack 1992 the black book 1993. An inspector rebus novel inspector rebus series book 10. But for what the book lacks in slambang action, it makes up for with its cyberbased mind game. Hardboiled inspector rebus has been described as the most. Ian rankins inspector john rebus novels in chronological.
The police procedural series is considered to fall into the scottish tartan noir subgenre. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Set in darkness is another chilling and intelligent crime novel from master of the genre ian rankin. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the falls. Published by arrangement with little, brown and company. The inspector rebus series of detective novels written by scottish writer ian rankin features the main character known as detective inspector john rebus. The series was produced by stv productions for the itv network, and four series were broadcast between 26 april 2000 and 7 december 2007. See the complete inspector rebus series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. I decided to hunt down rebus s beginnings in his sleuthing career.
Detective inspector john rebus is the protagonist in the inspector rebus series of detective novels by the scottish writer ian rankin, ten of which have so far been televised as rebus. Nov 01, 2007 this seems like the best place to pose this question. After serving in northern ireland he applied to undergo selection for the sas, but after a horrendous ordeal in training, left the army and joined the lothian and borders police. Rankin books account for 10% of all crime book sales in the u. Detective inspector john rebus is the protagonist in the inspector rebus series. This is the 3rd in the inspector rebus series and my 14th. Im not supposed to be here, are the opening words of the book, and that is certainly the message someone is trying to send. Inspector john rebus is drawn into a case involving a hotel fire, an unidentified body, and a longforgotten night of. An inspector rebus novel inspector rebus series book 1 lisa j. Teamed with a london cop he wants to trust but cant, rebus lets a beautiful psychologist into the case develops a bizarre portrait of a killer who leaves bite marks and tears on each victims body. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading dead souls. Rebus is being taunted, not least because he feels that the cryptic notes should reveal the killers identity. The detective inspector john rebus character is based in edinburgh. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
An inspector rebus novel ebook written by ian rankin. A body that sets the team back to a case thought solved in 2006. First published in 1987 it didnt excite a great deal of interest initially and is now important only. Suggestions for books similar to inspector rebus series.
Fleshmarket close finds detective inspector john rebus being nudged ever closer to the sidelines. The older rebus has a bit more flesh on the bones both literally and metaphorically. Siobhan clarke receives a call that puts a smile on her face. I want to get him something similar to it, but not an iain rankin book. The rebus novels are written in real time, so rebus ages along with each book. Strip jack the black book mortal causes let it bleed 1995 black and blue 1997 the hanging garden 1998. The police procedural series is considered to fall into the. This is a list of characters from the inspector rebus series of detective novels by the scottish writer ian rankin.
We put together a list of other sleuths you may find as engaging as the hard case, scottich di. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. 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. With ian rankin bringing back his popular rebus character in his new book standing in another mans grave, it made us think of other brooding detectives in fiction. The inspector rebus series of books are a series of crime fiction novels written by acclaimed scottish author ian rankin. He is best known for his inspector rebus novels, which are set in edinburgh. Rebus is a series based on the novels of ian rankin, one of scotlands well known contemporary writers of mysteries. Shes at a freshly uncovered body inside the trunk of a car. This seems like the best place to pose this question.
Rebus is, in fact, presented as such a flawed character here that. I decided to hunt down rebuss beginnings in his sleuthing career. The books are published by the orion publishing group. Now hes an edinburgh cop who hides from his memories and misses promotions. Buy ian rankin and inspector rebus reprint by craig cabell isbn. Originally published in great britain by orion bookst.
Booktopia has even dogs in the wild, inspector rebus. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading knots and crosses. Rebus retirement novel is called exit music but as a character he is still very much active. Buy ian rankins inspector rebus collection by ian rankin isbn. Ian rankins john rebus, arguably the most realistic detective in crime fiction, is a brilliant. It seemed to be a sequence of poems about alfred hitchcock. 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. Suggestions for books similar to inspector rebus series my dad is a big fan of the inspector rebus series by iain rankin. The book standing in another mans grave features a return of rebus as he goes about solving cold cases. Rankins brilliant evocation of a moody edinburgh, deeply human. As a standalone novel this book would probably not have stood the test of time. An inspector rebus novel inspector rebus series book 1 kindle edition by rankin, ian. May 19, 20 home address of ian rankins famous fictional detective john rebus revealed for the first time. 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.
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. Knots and crosses is the first book in ian rankins inspector rebus series, and it most certainly introduces john rebus with a bang. The inspector rebus books are a series of detective novels by the scottish author ian rankin. Detective john rebuss city is being terrorized by a baffling series of. Following the character of detective inspector john rebus, they chart his many cases, solving crimes and mysteries, as theyre told in a hardboiled style. 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. Knots and crosses, hide and seek, the black book unabridged by ian rankin omnibus 1, 2, 5 rebus. Nov 10, 2015 why the inspector rebus novels will endure. Detective john rebus first appeared in ian rankins 1987 bestseller knots and crosses and has since gone on to appear in 17 books and numerous short stories. Someone in another group recommended ian rankins inspector rebus character to me because im a michael connelly fan so i picked up naming of the dead at the used book store mainly because it was a killer deal but also because it the only rankin available. The inspector rebus series made a permanent mark on the uk criminal series genre. The naming of the dead inspector rebus book 16 ebook. The novels, centred on detective inspector john rebus, are mostly based in and around edinburgh.
He was born in 1947 in fife and left school at the age of fifteen to join the army. Below is a list of all of ian rankins inspector rankin books in order of when they were originally published. An inspector rebus novel inspector rebus series book 1. The author has also revealed that inspector rebus is involved in working on cold cases as a civilian. Although retired he apparently knew about this new case.
That is, until detective inspector john rebus and ds siobhan clarke uncover evidence that a serial killer is on the loose. Inspector rebus books in order british detective stories. For information on the rebus word and picture puzzle see rebus. Ian rankin became a published author in 1986 when the flood was released. 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. Rankin has also expressed more literary concerns about his earlier books. The series is incredibly popular in the united kingdom, making up 10% of crime fiction sales there. List of inspector rebus characters wikipedia republished. The rebus series accounted for 10 percent of all crime book sales in the uk. The series sells an average of half a million copies in a three month span. The best books in ian rankins inspector rebus series novel. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide.
Scottish homicide detective john rebus has been sent from north of the border to help london police catch a serial killer with a gruesome m. As of this date, ten of these books have been adapted for television. Rebus is a british television detective drama series based on the inspector rebus novels by the scottish author ian rankin. His city is being terrorized by a baffling series of murders. The whole story of ian rankin, the bestselling author, and inspector rebus, his most famous creation. A number of the characters appeared in the television adaptations made for itv. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read tooth and nail.