Young girls are being murdered in edinburgh, and a certain sergeant rebus is drafted from his usual work onto the murder enquiry team. I ordered this book from the library because i had won a couple of ian rankin books featuring inspector rebus, but i do have an obsessive need to start at the beginning of a series. Discover how it all began in the very first rebus novel from britains no. Knots and crosses is the first book in the inspector rebus series done by ian rankin. Pdf knots and crosses book by ian rankin free download. This novel was the first of the rebus series, for which he has become extremely famous.
Follow ian the newsletter 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. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 228 pages and is available in paperback format. Ian rankin has 202 books on goodreads with 526147 ratings. Rankin set out to write a modern day parallel to jekyll and hyde, not a crime fiction book at all. Rebus is back on the force, albeit with a demotion and a chip on his shoulder. 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.
Buy knots and crosses a rebus novel by ian rankin from amazons fiction books store. It was just as long since i had first read knots and crosses the first of the series. Review of knots and crosses by ian rankin rhapsody in. Pdf knots and crosses book by ian rankin free download 228. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The story is original and interesting, and the narrator is excellent. A compelling first novel sent in edinburgh, where a series of killings of young girls has the city in a panic. Ian rankin is also the recipient of honorary degrees from the universities of abertay, st andrews, and edinburgh. The annotations are in text format at the bottom of the page. Ian rankin became a published author in 1986 when the flood was released. Like harry bosch, he loves jazz in later books, rebus is transformed. Definitelythis is where he gets started but all of following books are better.
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. Jan 21, 2018 rather be the devil ian rankin audiobook rather be the devil ian rankin audiobook skip navigation sign in. A compelling first novel sent in edinburgh, where a series of killings of young girls has. With malcolm fox as the investigating officer, are the past and present about to collide. In the introduction to this novel, rankin states that rebus lives directly opposite the window in marchmont that he looked out. This first book in the series is a great introduction to the characters and their setting. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading knots and crosses. Would you listen to another book narrated by michael page. When asked what he would change about knots and crosses, ian rankin said. Reading knots and crosses from ian rankin is a trip into the underbelly of edinburgh, scotland. However, rankin did not intend on becoming a crime writer. 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.
He manages to tell the story with a fine scottish accent that fits the setting of the story very well, and at the. 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. Download book knots and crosses by author ian rankin in pdf epub. 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.
Knots and crosses was first published in 1987 and is a crime novel. Ian rankins first novel was the flood in the year 1986. Nov 03, 2015 when asked what he would change about knots and crosses, ian rankin said. Someone is taking young girls, about the age of rebuss own daughter. Since then, most of his work has been in the rebus series, although he has also written some standalone books and a new series featuring malcolm fox. The possibility that a series might develop around this character is there, but the. Scroll down to see how ian rankin has annotated this copy of his novel. Aug 07, 2008 saw a uk documentary on edinburgh and ian rankin. Images of knots and crosses, annotated by the author.
May 18, 20 images of knots and crosses, annotated by the author. Review of knots and crosses by ian rankin rhapsody in books. A near fine copy of a first edition, first impression hardback in a near fine, unclipped dustjacket which has been enclosed in a removable protective cover. This is my first ian rankin book, and i enjoyed it enough to immediately buy his next one after i finished it.
It was written while rankin was a postgraduate student at the. 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. Inspector john rebus starts receiving what he thinks are crank letters, each enclosing a small neatly tied knot. He is also a past winner of the chandlerfulbright award, and he received two dagger awards for the years best short story and the gold dagger for fiction. Rankin was dismayed when the critics treated it as detective fiction. I am 34 way through his first rebus novel and plan to read everyone. Came across the rebus books by accident and have become totally hooked on them. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read knots and crosses. No reservations, he takes a trip through edinburgh with writercook anthony bourdain.
Rather be the devil ian rankin audiobook rather be the devil ian rankin audiobook skip navigation sign in. Knots and crosses is the first book in ian rankins inspector rebus series, and it most certainly introduces john rebus with a bang. Exarmy police detective john rebus is in the thick of the investigation. Knots and crosses by ian rankin, 9780752883533, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. In knots and crosses, the dour detective may seem an incomplete invention, but theres already real clout to ian rankins inspector. 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. He is also the author of the complaints and doors open. See the complete inspector rebus series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. An inspector rebus novel inspector rebus series book 1 kindle edition by rankin, ian. The main characters of this mystery, mystery story are detective john rebus. Ian rankin, knots and crosses with annotations books. Presumably, hes no longer disappointed, having won dozens of literary awards and sold millions of copies of his books.
I just finished the dark tower series by stephen king and was looking for another author to try out. He has won an edgar award, a gold dagger for fiction, a diamond dagger for career. Jan 27, 2020 reading knots and crosses from ian rankin is a trip into the underbelly of edinburgh, scotland. But the result is the beginning of the best mystery series ive yet to read. Apr 03, 2010 ian rankins books fall into the latter category. James macphersons narration is both excellent and consistent. Knots and crosses is a 1987 crime novel by ian rankin. Knots and crosses, was the first of ian rankins inspector rebus novels, published in 1988.
Knots and crosses is the first of ian rankins inspector rebus novels, although in this one hes still detectivesergeant rebus. His next novel, knots and crosses was the beginning of the inspector rebus character. The anonymous letters he starts to receive after the. Oct 01, 2008 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. Detective sergeant john rebus, smoking and drinking too much, his own young daughter spirited away south by his disenchanted wife, is one of many policemen hunting the killer. 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. A 30yearold case is being reopened, and rebuss team from back then is suspected of foul play. Blood hunt the last novel written by ian rankin under the pen name jack harvey. It was written while rankin was a postgraduate student at the university of edinburgh. An inspector rebus novel inspector rebus series book 1. Original title isbn 9781409107712 published on 1987. Sep 18, 2008 knots and crosses ebook written by ian rankin. 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.
His following novel, knots and crosses, was published in 1987. His complaints made to james naughtie on bbc radio 4 were mainly about the problems that aspects of. 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. Free download or read online knots and crosses pdf epub book. 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. It recently came up my back to read it again and, like. The first edition of the novel was published in 1987, and was written by ian rankin. He has won an edgar award, a gold dagger for fiction, a.
Knots and crosses inspector rebus series ian rankin, michael page on. Knots and crosses introduces gifted mystery novelist ian rankin, a fascinating locale and the most compellingly complex detective hero at work today. If you could sum up knots and crosses in three words, what would they be. It is many years since i was first introduced to john rebus, the detective created by ian rankin in his novels set in edinburgh. Inspector john rebus is a troubled man, assigned to the team investigating a series of abductions. Rebuss start would you ever listen to anything by ian rankin again.