Mystery writer Ian Rankin recently retired the gruff detective John Rebus, beloved star of 17 novels. In The Complaints, Rankin whips up a new... Ian Rankin Switches To A New Hero In 'Complaints' ...
Crime writer Ian Rankin invites BBC to follow him as he writes his next novel, and as he ponders what to write about after retiring his most famous creation, Rebus.
Gritty crime novels are going out of fashion because the public has lost trust in the police, Sir Ian Rankin has said. The celebrated crime writer said that readers now wanted “cosy crime” instead of ...
The shortlist for the 2025 McIlvanney Prize has been announced, with Sir Ian Rankin and Tariq Ashkanani among the writers in the running for the crime writing accolade. Previous winners Callum ...
Oxford Mail: Top crime writer Ian Rankin tells of the 1985 murder that inspired his new book
WHEN crime writer Colin Dexter thought it was time to stop writing about Inspector Morse he didn’t hesitate to kill him off. Fellow crime novelist Ian Rankin faced a similar decision when Inspector ...
Top crime writer Ian Rankin tells of the 1985 murder that inspired his new book
Express & Star: Sir Ian Rankin among writers shortlisted for 2025 McIlvanney prize
Express & Star: Ian Rankin: I can’t imagine writing about Rebus whizzing around care home
Ian Rankin: I can’t imagine writing about Rebus whizzing around care home
Skagit Valley Herald: Ian Rankin recommends a gritty crime novel and a Jilly Cooper romance
Ian Rankin is the best-selling author of the Inspector Rebus mysteries and other books. A multiple-award winner, the Edinburgh-based novelist has received an OBE and knighthood for his service to ...