Ian Rankin

Ian Rankin introduced Detective John Rebus in his 1987 novel Knots and Crosses . Since then, Rankin has published another two dozen books in the series and has sold almost 40 million books to date. Unsurprisingly, he’s now Sir Ian Rankin. This week, Michael sits down with Ian at Sydney Writers’ Festival for discussion about his latest Rebus book, Midnight and Blue . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan Mail Just very quickly, a reminder that I’d love you to join me for A Kick Up The Arts - live at at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe , I’ll be at The Stand, with Still Game's Gavin Mitchell on August 18th, Barbara Dickson on August 20th, Grant Stott on August 21st, and Del Amitri’s Justin Currie on August 23rd - and I’ll be announcing more fab special guests soon… Before that, the awesome Val McDermid will join me at The Portobello Bookshop on July 9th… There are ticket links to all of those shows via akickupthearts.org … I’m also delighted to be coming to Edinburgh International Book Festival, and Bute Noir, and I’ll tell you all about those events soon, or sign up for the newsletter for more news - that’s also via akickupthearts.org … Right now though, we’re in my hometown of Stirling for the launch of the brilliant Crime Writing Festival, Bloody Scotland , which started back in 2012… I’m just back from the launch, which was great fun as ever… I was in conversation with globally best-selling author Linwood Barclay about his new supernatural thriller, WHISTLE, which is out now, and the event also saw director Bob McDevitt and this year’s guest programmer Sir Ian Rankin chat about what’s on this year’s bill… As they were discussing the programme, I realised we should do a launch episode for the podcast, so my daughter dropped off my recording equipment, and I cajoled Ian Rankin along with Bloody Scotland founder and author Gordon Brown - aka Morgan Cry - and writer Natalie Jayne Clark , to join me for a flick through this year’s brochure… Natalie’s terrific novel, The Malt Whisky Murders, is shortlisted for the festival’s 2025 debut novel prize. This year’s McIlvanney Prize for best Scottish book of the year will also be unveiled at Bloody Scotland, which runs in Stirling from the 12th to the 14th of September… And can I just say now that I’m really looking forward to chairing a very special Rebus event, which you’ll hear about during our chat, and also a conversation with writers Mark Billingham and Laura Lippman who’ve written over 50 best-selling novels between them… Anyway, here we are - Ian, Natalie, Gordon and me - in a hastily-cobbled together studio in a room at the Golden Lion… Linwood Barclay even joined us…

Ian Rankin introduced Detective John Rebus in his 1987 novel Knots and Crosses. Since then, Rankin has published another two dozen books in the series and has sold almost 40 million books to date. Unsurprisingly, he’s now Sir Ian Rankin. This week, Michael sits down with Ian at Sydney Writers’ Festival for discussion about his latest Rebus book, Midnight and Blue. Reading list: Knots and Crosses, Ian Rankin, 1987 Black and Blue, Ian Rankin, 1997 The Hanging Garden, Ian Rankin, 1998 Standing in Another Man's Grave, Ian Rankin, 2012 Midnight and Blue, Ian Rankin, 2025 A Killing Kindness, Reginald Hill, 1980 In the Woods, Tana French, 2007 The Broken Shore, Peter Temple, 2005 You can find these books and all the others we mentioned at your favourite independent book store. Socials: Stay in touch with Read This on Instagram Guest: Ian Rankin

Ian Rankin was in conversation with Chris Hammer on Midnight and Blue, the latest instalment of the Inspector Rebus series, and reflections on Ian’s bestselling career in crime writing. Midnight and Blue is Ian Rankin at his tense and thrilling best. Detective Inspector John Rebus spent his life putting Edinburgh's most deadly criminals behind bars. Now, he's joined them. As new allies and old enemies circle, and the days and nights bleed into each other, even the legendary detective struggles to keep his head. That is, until a murder at midnight in a locked cell presents a new mystery. They say old habits die hard. However, this is a case where the prisoners and the guards are all suspects, and everyone has something to hide. With no badge, no authority and no safety net, Rebus walks a tightrope - with his life on the line. But how do you find a killer in a place full of them? ‘Rebus is one of British crime writing's greatest characters: alongside Holmes, Poirot and Morse' Daily Mail ‘Rankin has taken the police procedural and transformed into an epic character study of a man and his city ... Nobody does it better’.The Times Sir Ian Rankin is the multi-million copy worldwide bestseller of over 30 novels and the creator of John Rebus. His books have been translated into 36 languages and have been adapted for radio, stage and screen. Rankin is the recipient of four Crime Writers’ Association Dagger Awards, including the Diamond Dagger, the UK’s most prestigious award for crime fiction. In the United States, he has won the celebrated Edgar Award and been shortlisted for the Anthony Award. He is the recipient of honorary degrees from four universities across the UK, is a Fellow of The Royal Society of Edinburgh and a Fellow of The Royal Society of Literature. He was knighted in 2023 for services to literature and charity and has also received an OBE for his services to literature. Chris Hammer's first book, Scrublands, became an instant bestseller when it was published in 2018 and has been released as a TV series on Stan. as has his second novel Silver published in 2019. His subsequent novels Trust (2020), Treasure & Dirt (2021) The Tilt (2022), The Seven (2023) and The Valley (2024) - have all also been bestsellers. Chris has a bachelor's degree in journalism from Charles Sturt University and a master's degree in international relations from the ANU. The vote of thanks was given by Canberra crime fiction reviewer Anna Creer.

AN AUDIENCE WITH IAN RANKIN A Life in Music . . The superb Inspector Rebus novels are littered with musical references throughout, so we were delighted when legendary award winning author, Sir Ian Rankin agreed to come along to talk about his own life with our favourite art form. Originally, Ian’s friend (and also a best selling Scottish author), John Niven was to be the interviewer, but an important business trip to New Orleans came along and alternative arrangements had to be made. The CAT Club’s very own AMANDA COOK stepped into the breach and made us all so proud of her. After a brief chat about Ian’s latest blockbuster release, ‘Midnight and Blue,’ the musical tastes of John Rebus did indeed feature in a fascinating evening with a true giant of the wonderful world of literature. Ian took us on a personal journey through his life explaining how music played such an important role along the way. As well as being a great novelist, Ian is also a great raconteur with a terrific sense of humour and he captivated the sold audience for over two memorable hours. Special thanks to Amanda Cook for a terrific stint in the interviewer's chair. This event took place on 21st November 2024 in the Pigeon Loft at The Robin Hood, Pontefract, West Yorkshire. To find out more about the CAT Club please visit: www.thecatclub.co.uk Happy Trails.

The Cook Islands are a world away from Edinburgh in Scotland where best selling author, Ian Rankin lives and his novels about Detective Inspector John Rebus are set. But in this episode, Ian recalls his holiday in the Polynesian paradise. The unspoiled beauty, the friendly locals…and the fish sandwiches and local beer all made a big impression. He also talks about Rebus, why the curmudgeonly cop is unlikely ever to end up there and what might be next for his much loved maverick. It’s a unique and fascinating insight into the an aspect of Ian’s life never before heard. ABOUT ME I'm a retired BBC radio and TV journalist and presenter who's been having a long distance love affair with the Cook Islands for nearly 40 years and I've featured in media worldwide as an expert on this remote islands nation. CONTACT ME if you'd like to sponsor this podcast or just want to ask questions about the Cook Islands. Email kiaoranawebsiteauthor(at)cookislands.org.uk (Replace “at” with @) MY BOOK ABOUT THE ISLANDS Whether you're planning a visit or just armchair travelling, you'll discover stories of buried treasure, ghostly fire, real-life Robinson Crusoes and the mafia, and a wealth of useful information. 'Around the Corner from Nowhere: The Cook Islands Rediscovered' is available as an ebook ( https://getbook.at/Cook_Islands-ebook ) or paperback ( https://getbook.at/cookislandsbook ) through Amazon All profits are donated to dementia charities EXPLORE ALL 15 OF THE COOK ISLANDS My website is the most detailed guide on the net at Cook Islands complete guide . It's also THE ONLY TOTALLY INDEPENDENT GUIDE ON THE INTERNET with information about each and every one of the 15 islands

Viajar a Edimburgo no solo es posible en avión o tren desde Londres, también lo puedes hacer a través de la pluma genial del escritor Ian Rankin. El autor escocés que ha dejado una marca sempiterna en la literatura moderna a través de la novela policiaca, sigue siendo un escritor prolífico y respetado. Vive actualmente en Edimburgo con su esposa y sus dos hijos. Graduado de Literatura en la Universidad de Edimburgo , es mundialmente famoso por su serie policiaca del inspector Rebus donde explora profundamente la vida en Escocia, particularmente en Edimburgo, abordando temas de crimen, corrupción y conflictos sociales actuales. Sus novelas han sido adaptadas a series de televisión igualmente exitosas, por lo que puede considerarse a Rankin como uno de los principales escritores británicos del siglo XXI. Descubre la historia de Ian Rankin en las voces de @raulparejarueda y Luis Miguel Revenga @lmedinburghcity 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Suscríbete a nuestros #podcasts en #spotify Hablemos de Escocia en Castellano Podcasts y no te pierdas ni un episodio. ¿Vas a viajar a Escocia 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿, necesitas consultar dudas?, ponte en contacto para nuestras asesorías: escríbe un WhatsApp al +447522117435 o regístrate directamente en este enlace y Jotace se pondrá en contacto contigo: https://forms.gle/kBnKXcjZ4kdHBmQ49 Revisa nuestras opciones de Experiencias de Viajes Privados en nuestra web: https://hablemosdeescociaencastellano.com Suscríbete a nuestro canal de YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hablemosdeescocia?si=EquUheYYKMKd9sF1

Ian Rankin is a Scottish crime writer. He is best known for his series of detective novels featuring Inspector John Rebus, set in Edinburgh. Rankin's novels are celebrated for their gritty realism, intricate plotting, and vivid portrayal of Scottish society. His debut novel, "Knots and Crosses," was published in 1987, marking the beginning of the Rebus series, which has since become a worldwide bestseller. Rankin has received numerous awards for his work, including the Crime Writers' Association's Gold Dagger for Fiction. In addition to the Rebus series, Rankin has written standalone novels and short stories, as well as non-fiction works. He is regarded as one of the foremost contemporary crime writers, with his books translated into multiple languages and adapted for television and radio.

This week's book guest is The Rise by Ian Rankin. Sara and Cariad are joined by the best-selling Scottish crime novelist Ian Rankin to discuss London, Edinburgh, digital books, genre writing and inappropriate tattoos. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! The Rise by Ian Rankin is available to buy here . You Can follow Ian on Instagram : @ianrankin2 Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here . Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here . Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub Recorded by Aniya Das and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive . Artwork by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Writing Life podcast, former NCW CEO Chris Gribble spoke to bestselling crime writer Ian Rankin about his new standalone short thriller The Rise . Ian Rankin was born in the Kingdom of Fife in 1960 and graduated from the University of Edinburgh in 1982. He is the internationally bestselling author of the Inspector Rebus and Detective Malcolm Fox novels, as well as a string of standalone thrillers. His books have been translated into thirty-six languages and are bestsellers on several continents. Together, they discuss Ian’s much-loved series character Inspector Rebus and his return to the page in a new phase of life, in Ian’s new Amazon Original Story The Rise . Ian shares the challenges he experienced while writing the short story and considers how writers always find a way to tell the stories they need to tell. They chat about Ian’s thoughts on the upcoming TV adaptation Rebus , and the differences between novel writing and screenwriting.

It's our 150th episode! And we can't think of a better way to celebrate than to welcome a true literary legend to the podcast: Ian Rankin! Ian is a broadcaster, musician, playwright and the globally renowned, multi-million-selling author of the Rebus crime novels, amongst many others. His latest book is the Amazon Original The Rise . We talked to Ian about Muriel Spark, using crime books as a travel guide, writing routines and his love for Jilly Cooper. Find out more about Daisy's Creative Confidence Substack and her Writing Course HERE or email: creativeconfidenceclinic@gmail.com. Find out more about all the books mentioned on the episode by visiting https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/booked BOOKS Daisy Buchanan - Limelight Ian Rankin - The Rise Muriel Spark - Prime of Miss Jean Brodie Muriel Spark - Hothouse by the East River Alain Robbe-Grillet - Last Year at Marienbad Muriel Spark - The Drivers Seat Muriel Spark - Girls of Slender Means Muriel Spark - Loitering With Intent Reginald Hill - Asking Fo the Moon Gillian Flynn - Gone Girl Robert Louis Stevenson - Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Anbara Salam - Hazardous Spirits Evelyn Waugh - Vile Bodies Muriel Spark - The Bachelors Arthur Conan Doyle - Complete Sherlock Holmes James Hogg - The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner Anthony Burgess - A Clockwork Orange Joseph Heller - Catch 22 Mario Puzo - The Godfather Ken Kesey - One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Robin Moore - The French Connection William Peter Blatty - The Exorcist Dorothy Whipple - Someone at a Distance Ian Rankin - The Flood Ian Rankin - Knots and Crosses Ian Rankin - Watchman Graham Greene - Human Factor Ian Rankin - Westwind Michael Connelly - Desert Star James Ellroy - LA Confedential Lawrence Block - A Drop of the Hard Stuff William McIlvanney - Laidlaw Denise Mina - The Long Drop Anita Nair - Cut Like Wound Thomas Pynchon - Short Stories Stieg Larsson - Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Henning Mankell - Faceless Killers Jo Nesbo - The Snowman Hanya Yanagihara - A Little Life Alasdair Gray - Poor Things Alasdair Gray - Lanark John Niven - Oh Brother Jilly Cooper - Tackle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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