Now hes an edinburgh cop who hides from his memories and misses promotions. His brother is also a drug dealer who ends up in prison. The fictional police station of great london road was razed to the ground in the fourth novel and the black book is the first to mark the move to st leonards square. The inspector rebus books are a series of detective novels by the scottish author ian rankin. 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. First published in 1987 it didnt excite a great deal of interest initially and is now important only because its the first of the rebus novels. Rebus has been portrayed by john hannah and ken stott for television, with ron donachie playing the character for the bbc radio dramatisations. It was the second episode broadcast in the shows fourth season, and starred ken stott in the title. Suggestions for books similar to inspector rebus series my dad is a big fan of the inspector rebus series by iain rankin.
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. Advertised as ian rankins inspector rebus collection i ordered it and expected 9 books. As a standalone novel this book would probably not have stood the test of time. Here we are almost 30 years later and rankin is still producing top notch detective novels and the rebus canon has hit 20. The series is incredibly popular in the united kingdom, making up 10% of crime fiction sales there.
According to ian rankin, john rebus was born in 1947 and grew up in a prefabricated house in craigmead terrace, cardenden, fife rankins home town, the son of a stage hypnotist. It was the second episode in the rebus television series starring john hannah, airing in 2001. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Sep 16, 2008 knots and crosses is the first book in ian rankins inspector rebus series, and it most certainly introduces john rebus with a bang. Rankin was dismayed when the critics treated it as detective fiction. Unlike rebus, i think, its best to read the series in sequence. It introduces inspector rebus as he is assigned to a team investigating the abduction and murder of two young girls in edinburgh. The deathwatch journal, written specially for the book at bedtime. Buy a discounted paperback of even dogs in the wild online from australias leading online bookstore. Detective john rebus first appeared in ian rankins 1987 bestseller knots and crosses and has since gone on to appear in. Winner of an edgar award and the recipient of a gold dagger for fiction and the chandlerfulbright award, he lives in. He has won an edgar award, a gold dagger for fiction, a diamond dagger for career excellence, and the chandlerfulbright award.
The tracks could be mainstream millionsellers or they could be obfuscatingly obscure, it doesnt matter. The book standing in another mans grave features a return of rebus as he goes about solving cold cases. 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. This is the first in the inspector rebus series which was published in 1987. Now its only a question of who is going to get busted first. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading knots and crosses. Rebus is a series based on the novels of ian rankin, one of scotlands well known contemporary writers of mysteries. The inspector rebus series of books are a series of crime fiction novels written by acclaimed scottish author ian rankin. Dagger award winning and edgar award nominated 1997 book black and blue continues to break through to a wider audience.
Presumably, hes no longer disappointed, having won dozens of literary awards and sold millions of copies of his books. An inspector rebus novel ebook written by ian rankin. Nov 01, 2007 i read some of rankins later rebus novels first, then turned to his earlier work. Women in london are in danger as a serial killer called the wolfman named in part because of the location of his first victim and because of what happens to the victims is on the loose and so far the met police have no clues. Download and print these colorful rebus stories and start reading today. The rebus novels are written in real time, so rebus ages along with each book.
Rebus is, in fact, presented as such a flawed character here that. While reading in sequence would have its own interest in the development of rebus s character, i do enjoy the aha. The first two books are set in london, then caffery relocates to bristol. Even if they might turn down a pint of guinness for a can of bud. First published in 1987 it didnt excite a great deal of interest initially and is now important only. This first book reveals a lot about john rebus and explains quite a bit about how his life turned out. For many years, rebus was my favourite in the genre, until i tried birdman on the offchance.
He often connects situations with an apt song from the 1960s. Get the book reading applications installed on a citrix xendesktop vdi accessible from. She is the more technically minded of the two detectives, and. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion.
Buy ian rankins inspector rebus collection by ian rankin isbn. List of inspector rebus characters wikipedia republished. Rebus creator ian rankin releases rejection letters for debut novel before iconic detective became publishing phenomenon. An inspector rebus novel inspector rebus series book 1.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read tooth and nail. John hannah played the inspector in the first series, but was replaced by ken stott in the remaining series. After first introducing readers to rebus in his 1987 debut novel knots and crosses, rankin, who currently lives. But for what the book lacks in slambang action, it makes up for with its cyberbased mind game. Knots and crosses inspector rebus book 1 english edition. The hanging garden is a 1998 crime novel by ian rankin. The first book in the inspector rebus series was published in 1987, and it was titled knots and crosses. Early on his partner brian holmes is assaulted outside his new favourite restaurant the heartbreak cafe.
The naming of the dead inspector rebus book 16 ebook. The prospect of a terrorist atrocity in a city heaving with tourists is almost unthinkable. The listing is misleading and should state clearly this is only one title from nine and which one of the nine it actually is. Detective chief superintendent gill templer is a regular character in rebus series. It is set in edinburgh in july 2005, in the week of the g8 summit in gleneagles. Ian rankin and inspector rebus ebook by craig cabell. He grew up in a terraced house along with his brother, michael. A rebus story is a story or puzzle that uses pictures or symbols in place of words to help early readers comprehend stories, build sentences, and readalong using pictures. In this first rebus book, were told that his father was a hypnotist and so is his brother. The sixth novel featuring inspector john rebus, available for the first time as an e book and with an exclusive introduction by author ian rankin. Hardboiled inspector rebus has been described as the. Although rebus should be resident with girlfriend, dr patience aitken at oxford terrace, booted out thanks.
She is the more technically minded of the two detectives, and often has to do lots of the legwork for rebus. Read ian rankin and inspector rebus the official story of the bestselling author and his ruthless detective by craig cabell available from rakuten kobo. Rebus is being taunted, not least because he feels that the cryptic notes should reveal the killers identity. I read some of rankins later rebus novels first, then turned to. His first rebus novel was published in 1987, and the rebus books are now translated into thirtysix languages and are bestsellers worldwide. Ian rankins rebus to make another comeback books the. The books now routinely sell half a million copies within the first. I received one, with no previous indication of which title it would be. While his fans may be delighted, they can hardly be surprised. 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.
Knots and crosses is the first book in ian rankins inspector rebus series, and it most certainly introduces john rebus with a bang. 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. Ian rankins inspector john rebus novels in chronological order. Knots and crosses, was the first of ian rankins inspector rebus novels, published in 1988. Librarything has 2 suggested works for this series. The first stone is a 2007 episode of stvs rebus television series. Suggestions for books similar to inspector rebus series. The older rebus has a bit more flesh on the bones both literally and metaphorically. I want to get him something similar to it, but not an iain rankin book. Pity poor inspector rebus ian rankin wont let him go quietly into retirement. Rebus is out there right now, on some edinburgh street. Rebus training ltd offers a comprehensive range of electrical training courses and support services. Tooth and nail is the third rebus book in the series and the first not set in edinburgh.
Series was designed to cover groups of books generally understood as such see wikipedia. An inspector rebus novel inspector rebus series book 1 kindle edition by rankin, ian. A brutally tortured body is discovered in one of the citys ancient subterranean streets and marks on the corpse cause rebus to suspect the involvement of sectarian activists. It was the second episode broadcast in the shows fourth season, and starred ken stott in the title role. 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 here are the ian rankin books in order for his inspector rebus series, as well as his other published books. After rebus rejoins the police as a ds, she is a di and is his superior in saints of the shadow bible. She first appears in the black book as a newly promoted detective constable. 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. Ian rankin started the inspector rebus series with knots and crosses in 1987. The new york times calls ian rankins inspector rebus books a superior series, and tooth and nail is another outstanding entry. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the falls. Rankin has already established rebus as a loner that works best on the edges and this book builds on that.
The naming of the dead is a crime novel by ian rankin. Whether you work in the electrical industry, a related trade or want to become an electrician, we can advise and support you. Detective sergeant siobhan clarke is the secondary protagonist in the rebus series. In this fascinating biography, author craig cabell draws from his extensive interviews with ian rankin and presents a thoughtprovoking insight into the minds of the writer and his creation, and how their relationship has developed over the years. Rebus creator ian rankin releases rejection letters for.
Jan 28, 2015 ian rankins rebus to make another comeback. The author has also revealed that inspector rebus is involved in working on cold cases as a civilian. Buy books from inspector rebus novels online at booktopia, australias local bookstore. The black book is the fifth ian rankin book to feature rebus his edinburgh based detective and was a very enjoyable read.
Detective inspector john rebus is investigating a suspected war criminal. My first book was rejected by the first five publishers it was sent. Booktopia has even dogs in the wild, inspector rebus. Ian rankins inspector john rebus novels in chronological. 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. 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. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
She first appears in knots and crosses as a detective inspector. Ian rankin and inspector rebus book in this fascinating biography, author craig cabell draws from his extensive interviews with ian rankin and presents a thoughtprovoking insight into the minds of the writer and his creation, and how their relationship has developed over the years. Tooth and nail 1992, previously published as wolfman the three novels above are published as rebus. Rebus retirement novel is called exit music but as a character he is still very much active.