Books by Ian Rankin

Portrait of Ian Rankin

Ian Rankin stands as one of Scotland's most acclaimed crime writers, celebrated for his gripping Inspector Rebus series that masterfully captures the grit and complexity of Edinburgh's streets. His sharp characterisation and layered plotting have earned him a devoted readership and numerous literary honours, establishing him as a defining voice in modern detective fiction.

Beyond Rebus, Rankin's storytelling continues to evolve through standalone novels and short stories that explore moral ambiguity, justice, and the human condition. His work combines authentic local colour with universal themes, offering readers both compelling mysteries and a vivid portrait of contemporary Scotland.

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  • The Hanging Garden

    Orion The Hanging Garden

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    Book SynopsisDI Rebus is buried under a pile of paperwork but an escalating dispute between the upstart Tommy Telford and Big Ger Cafferty's gang gives Rebus an escape clause. Telford is known to have close links with a Chechen gangster bringing refugees into Britain as prostitutes. When Rebus takes under his wing a distraught Bosnian call girl, it gives him a personal reason to make sure Telford goes back to Paisley and pronto. Then Rebus's daughter is the victim of an all too professional hit-and-run and Rebus knows that there is now nothing he won't do to bring down prime suspect Tommy Telford - even if it means cutting a deal with the devil.

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    £999.99

  • Taghadh de Sgeulachdan Inspeactair Rebus

    Grace Note Publications Taghadh de Sgeulachdan Inspeactair Rebus

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis selection in Scottish Gaelic from Ian Rankin's crime stories is taken from the collections A GOOD HANGING (1992) and BEGGARS BANQUET (2002). Playback, The Dean Curse, Seeing Things, Auld Lang Syne and The Gentlemen's Club - and Trip Trap, Facing the Music, Window of Opportunity, No Sanity Clause and Someone Got to Eddie. Nine stories feature investigations by Inspector John Rebus. The only story that does not feature Rebus is 'Someone Got to Eddie'. That story, according to Ian Rankin, is essentially a police procedural: "It's got a killer, it's a got a murder victim and it's got a twist at the end."Trade ReviewNorman MacLean is already very well known as a brilliant creative writer in Gaelic and English. Here his translation of another famous writer's work is fresh evidence of MacLean's outstanding abilities. The Gaelic of this book always remains faithful to the spirit of the original without ever becoming a pedestrian reproduction of Ian Rankin's vivid style. For such an achievement in dealing with two languages so different from each other Norman Maclean deserves our unqualified congratulations. Review by John MacinnesTable of Contents1. CLARADH 2.MALLACHD DEAN 3. A' FAICINN RUDAN 4. AULD LANG SYNE 5. CLUB NAM FEAR-UASAL 6. FREAGAIRT CEARR 7. BALLA-CIUIL 8. UINNEAG A' CHOTHRUIM 9. BITHEAMAID GEANACH 10. THADHAIL CUIDEIGIN AIR EDDIE

    15 in stock

    £14.98

  • Orion Publishing Co The Naming of the Dead

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  • Rebus Anniversary Box Set

    Orion Publishing Co Rebus Anniversary Box Set

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisA must for collectors, this beautifully designed box set of KNOTS AND CROSSES, BLACK AND BLUE and EXIT MUSIC is a must for existing fans and newcomers to No.1 bestselling author Ian Rankin''s Inspector Rebus novels. ''One of the most beguiling characters in the history of crime fiction'' The TimesYear 1: KNOTS AND CROSSES - the novel which first introduced John Rebus. Year 10: BLACK AND BLUE - the breakthrough novel, winner of the CWA Gold Dagger.Year 20: EXIT MUSIC - where Rebus retires... but will he ever be able to leave it all behind?Includes exclusive introductions from Jilly Cooper, Peter Robinson and Mark Lawson.''Rankin is a phenomenon . . .They call his work crime fiction, but the adjective is superfluous ... these novels are totally absorbing'' Allan Massie, Spectator

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    £51.00

  • Goldmann Verlag Die dunkelste Stunde der Nacht

    15 in stock

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    £21.60

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  • Ein kalter Ort zum Sterben

    Goldmann TB Ein kalter Ort zum Sterben

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    £12.38

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    £10.00

  • Goldmann TB Das Dunkle bleibt

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    £11.40

  • Goldmann TB Ein Versprechen aus dunkler Zeit

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    2 in stock

    £11.40

  • Goldmann TB Das Erbe der Toten

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    7 in stock

    £12.35

  • Rizzoli Città di lacrime

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    1 in stock

    £29.62

  • Knots and Crosses

    Minotaur Books Knots and Crosses

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    £16.19

  • A Heart Full of Headstones

    Back Bay Books A Heart Full of Headstones

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £16.14

  • Midnight and Blue

    Little Brown and Company Midnight and Blue

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £20.39

  • In a House of Lies

    Back Bay Books In a House of Lies

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    10 in stock

    £15.29

  • Westwind

    Back Bay Books Westwind

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    £16.14

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