The site is updated daily with new authors and series. An interview with ian rankin, author of rather be the devil youtube. Ian rankin at the 2019 edinburgh international book. Knots and crosses by ian rankin, hide and seek by ian rankin, tooth and nail by ian rankin, strip jack by ian rankin, and th. A junkie lies dead in an edinburgh squat, spreadeagled, crosslike on the floor, between two burneddown ca. Di john rebus is an oldfashioned copper with a love of offkilter music, and the odd refreshment. In a truly dickensian style, the cityscape mirrors the contrasting moralities of its. Written by ian rankin, audiobook narrated by samuel gillies. Rankin s goal in life was not always to write crime fiction. Hide and seek audiobook wilkie collins 1824 1889 the artist valentine blyth has a very generous heart. Many of the books have been adapted to a television series on. Were a group of book lovers whose sole goal is to eventually list every author and book series there is in publication order and chronological order.
A russian poetdissident as well as an audio specialist are murdered, and there are plenty of suspects to go around. Now hes an edinburgh cop who hides from his memories and misses promotions. Ian rankin is also the recipient of honorary degrees from the universities of. Ian rankin talks rebus, cafferty and audiobooks with. Drafted down to the big smoke thanks to a supposed expertise in the modus operandi. Ian rankin audio books at simply audiobooks simply. The book that began ian rankin s phenomenal career.
Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. This is a complete printable listing of all ian rankin books and lists the newest ian rankin book. 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. It may seem a little slow to some listeners, but this is the kind of book i like to listen to when i knit. Ian rankin discusses his novel, in a house of lies, at politics and prose at the. Download our free audiobooks now mobile apps for android, nook and apple iphone, ipad, ipod touch. Its not so convoluted that i lose the plot, but its got enough action going that it keeps me interested. Publication date 19990531 topics bbc radio drama, crime drama language. Best known for his rebus series, they deliver hardboiled crime with a distinct scottish flavour sometimes cheesily referred to as tartan noir. Ian rankin visits the audible studios to talk about his author journey. The novels, centred on detective inspector john rebus, are mostly based in and around edinburgh. 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. Rebusfest, featuring ian rankin, is taking place all over the city, dedicated to the many facets of the irascible old rogue, di john rebus.
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. Ive read a lot of ian rankin s books, some more than once. 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. Ian james rankin, obe, dl, frse born 28 april 1960 is a scottish crime writer, best known for his inspector rebus novels. Ian rankin talks to james macpherson, the narrator of ians audiobooks, about bringing rebus, siobhan and cafferty to. Westwind is an interesting tale, and the references to the computer equipment of early days brought back many memories. The character of detective john rebus complete with estranged wife, young daughter and fragile sanity seemed to spring fully formed from young english literature graduate ian rankin as he sat in his bedsit in arden street, edinburgh in march 1985. A 30yearold case is being reopened, and rebus team from back then is suspected of foul play. The rebus series is now translated into 22 languages, and the books are best sellers on several. Sunday times numberone best seller ian rankin returns with his gripping new rebus novel. He lovingly cares for his invalid wife, rescues a deaf orphan girl from maltreatment in. 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. His city is being terrorized by a baffling series of.
Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Ian rankin is one of scotlands most celebrated and prolific crime writers. 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. Burnt in a chemical mix as a young girl, sympathy for her quickly faded when the young man who pushed her in died in a mining accident just two days later. Unabridged edition featuring a bonus interview with ian rankin and james macpherson. Malcolm fox, a cop working for the complaints, the police internal affairs division, in edinburgh, scotland.
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. Reread the previous two books and enjoyed this one immensely. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Mere christianity by c s lewis complete audio book read by geoffrey howard by tom c. Ian rankin s work is now appearing in university literature departments, as modern examples of complex crime fictional works. Publication date 20121111 topics bbc radio drama, crime drama, rebus. Ian rankins iconic detective has recently made a stage debut in long shadows and will be resurrected on tv in a. A junkie lies dead in an edinburgh squat, spreadeagled, crosslike on the floor, between. 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.
He is also a past winner of the chandlerfulbright award, and he received two dagger awards for the years best short story and the gold dagger for fiction. This story is vintage rankin, wellwritten, fastpaced, engaging, and intelligent. The innocent a novel audiobook by ian mcewan youtube. 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. Rebus is back on the force, albeit with a demotion and a chip on his shoulder. Hardboiled inspector rebus has been described as the most. Winner of an edgar award and the recipient of a gold dagger for fiction and the chandlerfulbright award, he lives in. Ian rankin introduces his new character, malcolm fox, after detective inspector john rebus retires from the criminal investigation department in rankin s book, exit music. He is best known for his inspector rebus novels, which are set in edinburgh.
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