Winner of an edgar award and the recipient of a gold dagger for fiction and the chandlerfulbright award, he lives in. Nov 03, 2015 when asked what he would change about knots and crosses, ian rankin said. Inspector john rebus starts receiving what he thinks are crank letters, each enclosing a small neatly tied knot. It was written while rankin was a postgraduate student at the university of edinburgh. Knots and crosses is the first of ian rankins inspector rebus novels, although in this one hes still detectivesergeant rebus. Knots and crosses, was the first of ian rankins inspector rebus novels, published in 1988. Sorry this book isnt available to buy in your region. His city is being terrorised by a baffling series of murdersand hes tied to a maniac by an invisible knot of blood. One year later, in 1987, the first book in ian rankins inspector rebus series of books was published, knots and crosses.
The first edition of the novel was published in 1987, and was written by ian rankin. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Rankin was dismayed when the critics treated it as detective fiction. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Rebus is back on the force, albeit with a demotion and a chip on his shoulder. Rebuss start would you ever listen to anything by ian rankin again. He has won an edgar award, a gold dagger for fiction, a diamond dagger for career excellence, and the chandlerfulbright. Read knots and crosses an inspector rebus novel by ian rankin available from rakuten kobo. Listen to knots and crosses by ian rankin available from rakuten kobo.
Came across the rebus books by accident and have become totally hooked on them. Scarred by his elitecorps army training, a nervous breakdown and a divorce, father of teenage samantha, rebus is a dogged but not too sharp investigator. He has won an edgar award, a gold dagger for fiction, a diamond dagger. Rankin set out to write a modern day parallel to jekyll and hyde, not a crime fiction book at all.
The main characters of this mystery, mystery story are detective john rebus. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 228 pages and is available in paperback format. If you could sum up knots and crosses in three words, what would they be. Knots and crosses ebook by ian rankin rakuten kobo. As the ghoulish killings mount and the tabloid headlines scream, rebus cannot stop the feverish shrieks from within his own mind. He has won an edgar award, a gold dagger for fiction, a diamond dagger for career excellence, and the chandler. Buy knots and crosses a rebus novel book online at low. Knots and crosses, then, would be a book that his dad might enjoy. Pdf knots and crosses book by ian rankin free download.
A 30yearold case is being reopened, and rebus team from back then is suspected of foul play. Ian rankin, abridged audio reading by bill patterson there are clues everywhere. Gold daggerwinner and bestselling author in the united kingdom, ian rankin crafts absorbing crime novels with solidly drawn characters and firstrate plotting. In the introduction to this novel, rankin states that rebus lives directly opposite the window in marchmont that he looked out.
But the documentary, especially rankins discussion of the ideas from rl stevenson in his first book knots and crosses, really had an impact on me. Listen to knots and crosses audiobook by ian rankin. Young girls are being murdered in edinburgh, and a certain sergeant rebus is drafted from his usual work onto the murder enquiry team. Would you consider the audio edition of knots and crosses to be better than the print version.
Presumably, hes no longer disappointed, having won dozens of literary awards and sold millions of copies of his books. Would you listen to another book narrated by michael page. The possibility that a series might develop around this character is there, but the john rebus that is introduced here is a character whose lifestory and lingering pains and hurts all impact on a single case. The vertigo comics panel at wondercon 2009 confirmed that the story would be published as a graphic novel, dark entries, the second release from the companys vertigo crime imprint. Detective john rebus suspects a setup when a respected member of parliament is caught in a police raid on a brotheland his flamboyant wife suddenly disappears. Free download or read online knots and crosses pdf epub book. His city is being terrorized by a baffling series of murders. He is a winner of the edgar award and the crime writers of americas gold dagger award, among others, and was the recipient of a raymond chandler fulbright fellowship. Knots and crosses is the first book in the inspector rebus series done by ian rankin.
Its almost impossible because of the way the plot is structured to say anything meaningful about the story without the rusk of giving away any spoilers. In the introduction to this novel, rankin states that rebus lives directly opposite the window in marchmont that he looked out of while writing the book. Exarmy police detective john rebus is in the thick of the investigation. Originally published in 1987, knots and crosses was ian rankins second novel and the first to feature his enduringly popular creation john rebus sergeant rebus here, later inspector rebus. Winner of an edgar award and the recipient of a gold dagger for fiction and the chandlerfulbright award, he lives in edinburgh, scotland, with his wife and their two sons. Knots and crosses by ian rankin, 9780752883533, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. He has won an edgar award, a gold dagger for fiction, a. A compelling first novel sent in edinburgh, where a series of killings of young girls has the city in a panic. Titled ian rankin s hidden edinburgh and ian rankin investigates dr jekyll and mr hyde, rankin looks at the origins of the character and the events that led to his creation. James macphersons excellent narration really brought it to life. James macphersons narration is both excellent and consistent. Ian rankin and ali smith lead warning of devastating scottish arts cuts letter signed by 111 authors says funding reductions in countrys forthcoming budget could endanger worldrenowned. He is also the author of the complaints and doors open. I mean, you never think of that sort of thing happening in edinburgh, do you.
This first book in the series is a great introduction to the characters and their setting. Knots and crosses inspector rebus series audio cd audiobook, cd, unabridged. Ian rankin is an awardwinning and crime writer best known for his inspector rebus novels, including the new york times bestsellers rather be the devil and even dogs in the wild. Definitelythis is where he gets started but all of following books are better. This was my first ian rankin book and i have to say i really enjoyed it. Read knots and crosses by ian rankin available from rakuten kobo. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook. Sign up to ians email newsletter to find out more about his books, get exclusive updates about new releases, and. I am 34 way through his first rebus novel and plan to read everyone. This is my first ian rankin book, and i enjoyed it enough to immediately buy his next one after i finished it. The anonymous letters he starts to receive after the.
No reservations, he takes a trip through edinburgh with writercook anthony bourdain. Unabridged edition featuring a bonus interview with ian rankin and james macpherson. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. Knots and crosses is the first book in ian rankins inspector rebus series, and it most certainly introduces john rebus with a bang.
In 2009 rankin stated on radio five live that he would start work on a five or sixissue run on the comic book hellblazer, although he may turn the story into a standalone graphic novel instead. The story is original and interesting, and the narrator is excellent. Listen to knots and crosses audiobook by ian rankin, narrated by james macpherson. He manages to tell the story with a fine scottish accent that fits the setting of the story very well, and at the same time be clear enough to be easily. But the result is the beginning of the best mystery series ive yet to read. Detective john rebuss city is being terrorized by a baffling series of murdersand hes tied to a maniac by an.
Written by ian rankin, narrated by james macpherson. Aug 07, 2008 saw a uk documentary on edinburgh and ian rankin. Knots and crosses audiobook by ian rankin 9781480523760. Inspector rebus is fascinating enough to carry a book by himself, but the mystery is absorbing, thoughtprovoking and makes this book a fast paced page turner. Knots and crosses inspector rebus, book 1 written by. But the documentary, especially rankin s discussion of the ideas from rl stevenson in his first book knots and crosses, really had an impact on me. Sunday times numberone best seller ian rankin returns with his gripping new rebus novel. Knots and crosses ebook by ian rankin 9781466883635. Aug, 20 listen to knots and crosses audiobook by ian rankin. I just finished the dark tower series by stephen king and was looking for another author to try out. Detective john rebuss city is being terrorized by a baffling series of murdersand hes tied to a maniac by an invisible knot of blood.
Knots and crosses audiobook by ian rankin rakuten kobo. Knots and crosses knots and crosses audiobook, by ian rankin. In strip jack, he portrays a shocking murder investigation that exposes the sordid side of edinburgh politics and society. Sign up to ians email newsletter to find out more about his books, get exclusive updates about new releases, and find out when hes on tour. Rebus is, in fact, presented as such a flawed character here that it is difficult to imagine a more unlikely main character for a series that.
Written by ian rankin, audiobook narrated by michael page. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. However, it took rankin some time to follow up with the next book in the inspector rebus series, as he instead went back to writing standalone novels watchman, which was published in 1988, and westwind, which was. Discover how it all began in the very first rebus novel from britains no. Rebus is, in fact, presented as such a flawed character here that it is difficult to imagine a more unlikely main character for a series that is now some twentytwo books long and counting. His complaints made to james naughtie on bbc radio 4 were mainly about the problems that aspects of.