Ian Rankin
Ian Rankin created Inspector John Rebus, one of the most compelling detectives in contemporary British fiction, set against the gritty reality of Edinburgh's social divisions. His Rebus novels revitalized the Scottish crime fiction tradition and made tartan noir a recognized subgenre. He received the Crime Writers' Association Diamond Dagger and has sold over 30 million books.
Works
- Knots and CrossesDetective John Rebus investigates a missing girl's disappearance in 1970s Edinburgh
- Black and BlueRebus faces accusations of brutality while hunting a serial killer in contemporary Edinburgh
- The FallsRebus probes a double murder with ties to both crime syndicates and political corruption
- Fleshmarket CloseRebus investigates murders in Scotland's historic Royal Mile district
- A Song for the Dark TimesRebus emerges from retirement to confront an old adversary in modern Scotland
- Hide and SeekRebus and Fox search for missing women linked to a dangerous game