Inspector rebus books in order

Ian rankin became a published author in 1986 when the flood was released. 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. The inspector rebus series of books are a series of crime fiction novels written by acclaimed scottish author ian rankin. Ian rankin has been elected a hawthornden fellow, and is also a past winner of the chandlerfulbright award. The inspector lynley book series began in 1988 with a great deliverance. Why the inspector rebus novels will endure as well as portraying a fascinating character who wont grow old, each book offers a finely rendered snapshot of a moment in the social history of. Buy a cheap copy of set in darkness book by ian rankin. Ian rankins guide to the places in scotland that have provided inspiration for his bestselling inspector rebus novels. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Rankin also reveals the story of rebus and how he came into being, who he is. Why the inspector rebus novels will endure books the. The whole series, organised in the order they were originally published.

Dry bones that dream is peter robinsons seventh novel in the inspector banks series which became the major british itv drama dci banks. 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. Men 2008, strip jack 2010, the black book 2012, and black and blue 20. Rebus is a british television detective drama series based on the inspector rebus novels by the scottish author ian rankin. The series was produced by stv productions for the itv network, and four series were broadcast between 26 april 2000 and 7 december 2007. Knots and crosses 1987 hide and seek 1991 tooth and nail 1992 strip jack 1992 the black book 1993. The best books in ian rankins inspector rebus series hachette book group. He is also the author of the complaints and doors open. Below is a list of all of ian rankins inspector rankin books in order of when they were originally published. As of this date, ten of these books have been adapted for television. Inspector rebus 1 10 of 22 books books by ian rankin. See the complete inspector rebus series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. The series is incredibly popular in the united kingdom, making up 10% of crime.

Set in edinburgh, the mercurial detective inspector john rebuss investigations lead him through the citys ancient beauty and into its more sinister quarters. He was perturbed by the classification of his first two novels, knots and crosses and hide and seek, as fiction. Inspector rebus books in order complete order of ian rankin books in publication order and chronological order. Falls, resurrection men, strip jack, the black book, and black and blue.

The guide to the inspector john rebus novels, malcolm fox series, thrillers written as jack harvey, standalone novels, short stories, plays and nonfiction. 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. Inspector rebus books in order british detective stories. His next novel, knots and crosses was the beginning of the inspector rebus character. All the short stories and novellas are collected in the beat goes on. Ian rankins inspector john rebus novels in chronological. Michael connellys lincoln lawyer books in order covers. His next novel, knots and crosses was the beginning of the inspector rebus. All the inspector rebus novels in the order in which they were written and. Ian rankin books list of books by author ian rankin.

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. Hardboiled inspector rebus has been described as the. But if you would like to know the order in which they were written and published, here is the definitive list. The series is incredibly popular in the united kingdom, making up 10% of crime fiction sales there. Now hes an edinburgh cop who hides from his memories and misses promotions. Below is the order of elizabeth georges inspector lynley books in order of when they were originally released as well as in chronological order. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. If the series has an order, add a number or other descriptor in parenthesis after the series title eg. He has won an edgar award, a gold dagger for fiction, a diamond dagger for career excellence. 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.

Ian uncovers the scotland that the tourist never sees, highlighting the places that inspired the settings for the inspector rebus novels. John rebus first appeared in knots and crosses in 1987. Each of the novels is linked by returning characters, such as siobhan clarke and big ger cafferty, but you can start reading the. The inspector rebus series of detective novels written by scottish writer ian rankin features the main character known as detective inspector john rebus.

Ian rankins inspector john rebus novels in chronological order. 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. With ken stott, claire price, jennifer black, gregor gillespie. Resurrection men 2002 beggars banquet short stories, 2002. Ian rankin started the inspector rebus series with knots and crosses in 1987.

Inspector rebus is a cynical, middleaged detective, who works in the underbelly of edinburgh, scotland. Knots and crosses a rebus novel paperback hide and seek a rebus novel paperback tooth and nail a rebus novel paperback strip jack a. 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. Rankin continued almost yearly publication of rebus books, with the hanging garden following on from black and blue. His first rebus novel was published in 1987, and the rebus books are now translated into thirtysix languages and are bestsellers worldwide. Here are the inspector rebus stories in series order. Inspector mclean awards natural causes, the first novel in the series, was shortlisted for a debut dagger prize from the cwa. He has won an edgar award, a gold dagger for fiction, a diamond dagger for career excellence, and the chandlerfulbright. The complete series list for a john rebus mystery ian rankin. Rankin has written many different works of fiction, but his most famous work is the inspector rebus series. The setting for the majority of these novels is mostly in and around edinburgh. Rebus has been portrayed by john hannah and ken stott for television, with ron donachie playing the character for the bbc radio dramatisations.

Many rivers to cross 2019 careless love 2018 sleeping in the ground 2017 when the musics over 2016 no cure for love 2015 abattoir blues 2014 us title, in the dark places children of the revolution 20 watching the dark 2012 before the poison nonseries book. Dead souls was the tenth book in the inspector rebus series, followed by set in darkness and then the falls, which was published in 2001. Chief inspector banks investigates an executionstyle murder but he starts to suspect the victim was leading a double life. In some cases, as with chronicles of narnia, disagreements about order necessitate the creation of more than one series. For those readers looking to get into the inspector mclean series by james oswald, this section will help with that. 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. Death is not the end 1998 dead souls 1999 set in darkness 2000 the falls 2001 the three books above are published as rebus. The best books in ian rankins inspector detective john rebus series. The best books in ian rankins inspector rebus series novel. He has won an edgar award, a gold dagger for fiction, a diamond dagger for career excellence, and the. 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.