Author
Name: Ian Rankin
Brief Biography:
Ian Rankin was born in the Kingdom of Fife
in 1960, graduated from the University of Edinburgh, and then
spent the next three years writing novels under the guise
of working towards a PhD in Scottish Literature. At least
he was producing it if not studying it! His first Rebus novel,
‘Knots & Crosses’ was published in 1987, and since then
the Rebus books have become so popular that they have been
translated into 22 languages and are bestsellers across the
globe. There are 17 novels starring Inspector John
Rebus, and such is his popularity that there was
a furore when he reach retirement age! You can do Rebus tours
around his home city of Edinburgh, and visit the Oxford Bar
in Young Street to experience Rebus’ local first hand. Such
is the impact of this fictional character that he has almost
crossed the fence from fiction into reality. In fact, he has
been brought to life very effectively by the likes of John
Hannah and Ken Stott on television, both excellent casting
choices. |
