scottishbookworm Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Anyone read the books of Scotland's good crime writer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 I've only read one - Dead Souls and I have a further 2 in my TBR pile. I quite enjoyed this book Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louiseog Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 I've read quite a few, including his most recent Fleshmarket Close. They are quite good! Like the books better than the TV adaptation with Ken Stott who is not how he should be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 How about you, sbw (well, it's shorter than your full username! hehe).. have you read any? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louiseog Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 I've read quite a few, including his most recent Fleshmarket Close. They are quite good! Like the books better than the TV adaptation with Ken Stott who is not how he should be! Although tonight he is better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottishbookworm Posted September 8, 2006 Author Share Posted September 8, 2006 read many ian rankin titles fleshmarket close deadsouls the falls set in darkness mortal causes the black book The naming of the dead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugar Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 I read the first one, Knots and Crosses, and while I enjoyed it I have never felt strongly enough to come back to the next one (pretty much the same as my most recent read - the first crime novel by Kathy Reichs). Ian Rankin will, however, remain on my list of someone to read if I run out of other authors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottishbookworm Posted February 2, 2007 Author Share Posted February 2, 2007 The Naming of the Dead G8 ... George Bush ... Rebus ... The Naming of the Dead promises a potent mix of action and politics, set against a backdrop of the most devastating week in recent British history. Set in July 2005 when the G8 leaders gathered in Scotland. Facing daily marches, demonstrations, and scuffles, the police are at full stretch. Detective Inspector John Rebus, however, has been sidelined, until the apparent suicide of an MP coincides with clues that a serial killer may be on the loose. The authorities are keen to hush up both, for fear of overshadowing a meeting of global importance – but Rebus has never been one to stick to the rules, and when his colleague Siobhan Clarke finds herself hunting down the identity of the riot cop who assaulted her mother, it looks as though Rebus and Clarke may be up pitted against both sides in the conflict. Released on the 18th of October 2006 ISBN-10: 0752868586 ISBN-13: 9780752868585 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitty Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Sounds really good, ive just finished reading my first book of his Black and Blue. I must admit I wasnt really greatly impressed, but would like to try more of his. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottishbookworm Posted February 2, 2007 Author Share Posted February 2, 2007 you will like this book if you have read his previous work. which as I've read you have so I'm sure you will in this case will be gratefully impressed with this book that I've mentioned which will be turned in to a tv drama sometime this year I read it in the Scottish press. Actually 4 of Ian rankin's books will be turned in to Tv dramas "NAming the dead" is including on the list. the novels are knots and crosses naming the dead resurrection man book No4 hasn't yet been decided here is the press article regarding this story it's from the glasgow evening times http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/display.var.1166226.0.0.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purple Poppy Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 This sounds really good. I haven't read any of Ian Rankin, but I recently bought two (can't remember which ones) and OH is reading one at the moment. This would be particularly appealing as its set during a period that was covered on local as well as national news. I'll be interested to see what others think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottishbookworm Posted February 4, 2007 Author Share Posted February 4, 2007 what's your favourite Ian rankin book? mine I'd have to say is "Fleshmarket close" that was a good story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger53 Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 My favourite is probably Black and Blue, followed by Dead Souls and Set In Darkness. I hope this doesn't affect Kitty's opinion of Ian Rankin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 Two Ian Rankin threads merged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purple Poppy Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 Since I last posted to this thread in Feb my other half has devoured about eight IR books, (all Rebus), and he loves them. I am looking forward to reading them, but am currently bogged down under an ever threatening landslide of TBR books. Has anyone else noticed how alike Ian Rankin and avid Tennant are? They could be the same person....or twins! Pp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nici Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 I have Dead Souls on mt TBR pile - looking forward to reading it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Andrea~ Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Bought Knots and Crosses the other weekend. Have a friend who loves this author and have been meaning to try him for a while so will hopefully read this in the next few months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiceguyEddie Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 For me, Resurrection Men was the best one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiceguyEddie Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 The question is what happen to Rebus after the book after next (I think). As they are all in real time, Rebus is just a year away from retirement from the police. My best guess is that Siobhan will become the main focus, with Rebus as a "consultant". Or he could become a private eye. I really like his books. At times they are laugh out loud funny. I don't know if anyone remembers the scene in Naming of the Dead where Rebus and "Big Ger" McCafferty are watching the local politician speak & "Big Ger" makes an observation? I can't repeat it on here, but it is one of the funniest lines ever by Rankin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruth Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 I've read the first three Rebus novels, and have several of the rest of them on my tbr. If you like Ian Rankin, you might also like Mark Billingham - his Tom Thorne novels are great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottishbookworm Posted July 26, 2007 Author Share Posted July 26, 2007 I've read the first three Rebus novels, and have several of the rest of them on my tbr. If you like Ian Rankin, you might also like Mark Billingham - his Tom Thorne novels are great!thanks ruth! I'll give those writers a view! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merflerher Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 I've just bought Naming of the Dead. Haven't read any for some time, I read most of his Rebus books in quick succession about five years ago, so quickly that I can't distinguish them! In fact my son who was still at primary school then, drew a picture of me reading an Ian Rankin book with the caption "Mum's always reading"!! I started reading them after I saw the televisation of Black and Blue, with John Hanna playing Rebus - I reckon he was much better than Ken Stott, in fact I always visualise Rebus as John Hanna when I'm reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottishbookworm Posted August 6, 2007 Author Share Posted August 6, 2007 I've just bought Naming of the Dead. Haven't read any for some time, I read most of his Rebus books in quick succession about five years ago, so quickly that I can't distinguish them! In fact my son who was still at primary school then, drew a picture of me reading an Ian Rankin book with the caption "Mum's always reading"!!I started reading them after I saw the televisation of Black and Blue, with John Hanna playing Rebus - I reckon he was much better than Ken Stott, in fact I always visualise Rebus as John Hanna when I'm reading. John hannah was the original rebus until ken stott stepped into his shoes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aromaannie Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 I've read a lot of his books but really struggled with the last one I read not enjoying it at all. I've decided that I think they're not for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlyn Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 I've just bought Naming of the Dead. Haven't read any for some time, I read most of his Rebus books in quick succession about five years ago, so quickly that I can't distinguish them! In fact my son who was still at primary school then, drew a picture of me reading an Ian Rankin book with the caption "Mum's always reading"!!I started reading them after I saw the televisation of Black and Blue, with John Hanna playing Rebus - I reckon he was much better than Ken Stott, in fact I always visualise Rebus as John Hanna when I'm reading. i too read about 5 of the 'Rebus' books close together a few years ago, i am about 6 chapters into naming the dead at the moment and finding it very slow going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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