The black book is the fifth ian rankin book to feature rebus his edinburgh based detective and was a very enjoyable read. Rebus is back on the force, albeit with a demotion and a chip on his shoulder. Bit the narrator has a very clear accent, so if you a not. Bill paterson when a close colleague is brutally attacked, inspector john rebus is drawn into a case. His next novel, knots and crosses was the beginning of the inspector rebus character. 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.
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. Publication date 19990531 topics bbc radio drama, crime drama language english. The black book by ian rankin, 9780752883571, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. When a close colleague is brutally attacked, inspector john rebus is drawn into a case involving a hotel fire, an unidentified body, and a. Ian rankin crafts absorbing crime novels with solidly drawn characters and firstrate plotting. Gold daggerwinner and bestselling author in the united kingdom, ian rankin crafts absorbing crime novels with solidly drawn characters and firstrate plotting. Written by ian rankin, narrated by james macpherson. Aug 07, 2008 the black book is the fifth ian rankin book to feature rebus his edinburgh based detective and was a very enjoyable read. The data controller is the orion publishing group limited. 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. Ians classic lost thriller is published again in november 2019. A 30yearold case is being reopened, and rebus team from back then is suspected of foul play. Great savings free delivery collection on many items.
Download audiobooks narrated by ian rankin to your device. Rankin has already established rebus as a loner that works best on the edges and this book builds on that. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Ian rankins the black book is the 5th of his inspector john rebus series set in. Black and blue the eighth ian rankin book to feature his legendary detective john rebus is in my opinion the best of the series so far. Ian rankin the inspector rebus series publishers summary. Ian rankin continued writing the inspector rebus series until 2007, when exit music, the 17th book in the inspector rebus series was published. It is also the first book where rebus is based at st leonards police station. Rebus is back on the force, albeit with a demotion and a chip on his. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial.
The main theme or focus for rebus is the burning down of the central hotel 5 years ago. Ian rankin became a published author in 1986 when the flood was released. Written by ian rankin, audiobook narrated by james macpherson, ian rankin. 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 black book audiobook by ian rankin rakuten kobo. Oct 08, 20 listen to black book audiobook by ian rankin. Ian rankin audio books at simply audiobooks simply. Ian rankins scottish police procedurals are so gritty you have to pick the shards out of your teeth when you finish one, and black and blue is as flinty as they come. In strip jack, he portrays a shocking murder investigation that exposes the sordid side of edinburgh politics and society. Detective john rebus suspects a setup when a respected. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. A gripping original story for bbc radio 4 by awardwinning crime writer ian rankin, written for the landmark radio 4 book at bedtime slotsaughton prison, edinburgh. A body, or what was left of a body, was found in the smoldering ashes. 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.
Sunday times numberone best seller ian rankin returns with his gripping new rebus novel. Rebus is dragged back into his past via both the potential reemergence of bible john who after years dormant appears to be back killing woman in scotland and seemingly leaving no clues. How are all these linked to an attack on a detective, and that. The black book audiobook by ian rankin 9780752898032. The black book inspector rebus, book 5 by ian rankin. Unabridged edition featuring a bonus interview with ian rankin and james macpherson. Bit the narrator has a very clear accent, so if you a not scottish, it can be hard to understand the narration at times. It is the first book to feature siobhan clarke and morris gerald cafferty appears as a main character.
Jan 21, 2018 rather be the devil ian rankin audiobook. It won rankin the itv3 crime thriller award, and was claimed. Publication date 20121111 topics bbc radio drama, crime drama, rebus. Would you consider the audio edition of the black book to be better than the print version. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. Editions of the black book by ian rankin goodreads. 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. Written by ian rankin, audiobook narrated by michael page. Rebus is dragged back into his past via both the potential reemergence of. Click to read more about the black book by ian rankin. Best known for his rebus series, they deliver hardboiled crime with a distinct scottish flavour sometimes cheesily referred to as tartan noir. Rankin has already established rebus as a loner that works. Buy ian rankin audio books and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay.
Listen to the complete inspector rebus book series. Five years ago, a mysterious fire burned edinburghs seed central hotel to ashes. 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. Bbc radio 4 did dramatizations of rankins the falls 2008, resurrection men 2008, strip jack 2010, the black book 2012, and black and blue 20 conclusion. Buy audio books ian rankin and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Burnt in a chemical mix as a young girl, sympathy for her quickly faded when the young man who pushed her in.
I think it is a great book,and i like ian rankin very much. Di john rebus is an oldfashioned copper with a love of offkilter music, and the odd refreshment. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Iscriviti a prime ciao, accedi account e liste accedi account e liste resi e ordini iscriviti a.
The black book is a 1993 crime novel by ian rankin, the fifth of the inspector rebus novels. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Inspector rebus audiobooks listen to the full series. Early on his partner brian holmes is assaulted outside his new favourite restaurant the heartbreak cafe.
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 a discounted paperback of the black book online from australias leading online. Ian rankin the black book inspector rebus 2tape audio james macpherson crime. Listen to the black book by ian rankin available from rakuten kobo. Detective inspector john rebus and frank lauderdale start. Rankin has already established rebus as a loner that works best on the edges and. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial.
Burnt in a chemical mix as a young girl, sympathy for her quickly faded when the young man who pushed her in died in a mining accident just two days later. Written by ian rankin, narrated by james macpherson, ian rankin. The complete rebus stories audiobook, by ian rankin. Dec 10, 20 ian rankins scottish police procedurals are so gritty you have to pick the shards out of your teeth when you finish one, and black and blue is as flinty as they come. The inspector rebus series audiobooks audiobook series. Buy the black book by ian rankin online at alibris. The complete rebus stories collects all of ian rankins rebus short stories for the first time, including two neverbefore published tales written specifically for this collection.
1152 485 245 1041 557 610 1335 476 1369 1406 1221 590 521 646 808 714 1218 356 1547 1070 210 684 414 507 35 241 651 244 833