Ian rankin became a published author in 1986 when the flood was released. Rankin, then an unsavorylooking 24yearold, was working toward his doctorate at the university of edinburgh. This was a well crafted police story as expected from ian rankin. This is the first book in rankins new inspector malcolm fox series. Its a very long time since ian rankin has faced such open ridicule. Rankin manages to convince us that fox is, after all, a very competent detective, and a worthy companion to rebus in rankins bibliography in future books perhaps.
Jan 18, 2012 ian rankin is the well known british author of the inpector rebus series and other novels. Its a department known within the force as the dark side, and its where malcolm fox works. Browse ian rankin tour dates and order tickets for upcoming shows near you. The characters were the same as in the other story about the complaints section of edinburghs police, with an inspector and his loyal sergeant and young novice.
The complaints is the second ian rankin novel since john rebus retired in. As rebus says, we spend most of our time chasing something. This is the first book in rankin s new inspector malcolm fox series. Amidst the contradictions of what it means to be a part of the complaints unit cops detecting other cops, the banter and the blunt dismissive behavior of those above, below, and in between the ranks of malcolm. Rankin manages to convince us that fox is, after all, a very competent detective, and a worthy companion to rebus in rankin s bibliography in future books perhaps. Blooms ankles being secured with police handcuffs raises questions about the original, possibly corrupt police investigation into the mans disappearance. Ian rankin full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. This story is vintage rankin, wellwritten, fastpaced, engaging, and intelligent. Ian rankin audio books at simply audiobooks simply. 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.
In 2004, ian won americas celebrated edgar award for resurrection men. The second fox novel caught my eye on the list of new arrivals on the online catalog, and i decided to read the first one before i read the second one. Thirty years after inspector rebus made his debut in print, author ian rankin gives us a tour of his literary edinburgh york membery thursday 29 june 2017. Well read 2 episodes 20 2017 the late late show with craig ferguson 1 episode 2014. The complaints by ian rankin meet your next favorite book. They were old men now, similar builds, similar backgrounds. The complaints introduces a new character, inspector malcolm fox. The complaints is the second ian rankin novel since john rebus retired in exit music, and readers who are still suffering from rebus deprivation are likely to be heartened by the arrival of a cop who shows every sign of being as eminently suitable as his successor. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that the. The scottish mail on sunday 2017 0108 front page exclusive interview by patricia kane.
Hes a serious man with a father in a nursing home and a sister who persists in an abusive relationship, frustrating problems about which he cannot seem to do anything. The complaints is a novel by scottish crime writer ian rankin. It was published in the united kingdom on 3 september 2009. Ian rankin about rebus tours launched in 2000, the tours have attracted rebus fans old and new from all over the world on a discovery of the alternative side to edinburgh that lies behind the normal tourist haunts. Blooms ankles being secured with police handcuffs raises questions about the original, possibly corrupt police investigation into. With his 21st instalment of the inspector rebus series currently on shelves, rather be the devil, ian talks to fellow crime author michael robotham close your eyes about what it takes to create a great crime novel, and walking the sometimes blurry line between real life and fiction. Ian rankin introduces his new character, malcolm fox, after detective inspector john rebus retires from the criminal investigation department in rankins book, exit music. The discovery of the body of stuart bloom, who went missing in 2008, in his car trunk in an isolated wooded area drives edgar finalist rankins intricate 24th rebus novel after 2017 s rather be t. The complaints by ian rankin is in the bookbags christmas gift recommendations 2009. In this case, fox is assigned the task of finding the dirt on jamie breck, a fellow cop and in the process falls under suspicion himself. Rebus is back on the force, albeit with a demotion and a chip on his shoulder. But inspector malcolm fox is not your ordinary detective. The site contains loads of information on ian rankin and his most famous character, rebus. Jun 29, 2017 thirty years after inspector rebus made his debut in print, author ian rankin gives us a tour of his literary edinburgh york membery thursday 29 june 2017.
Complaints and conduct department, to give them their full title, but known colloquially as the dark side, or simply the complaints. I left the last rankin book thinking, if i didnt know that there were more rebus books coming, id be really depressed. Rankin is a master at what, for me, is one of the important aspects of a crime novel. Rankin adds another edinburgh cop to his repertoire. But rather than the crumpled cigarette packet or empty quarter of single malt one might expect to. 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. There are advantages to being this far behind a series. Tours experience the dark and hidden world of ian rankins best selling rebus novels and discover the history and mystery of the real locations, with stunning views of some of edinburghs unexplored areas. He is the recipient of four crime writers association dagger awards including the prestigious diamond dagger in 2005. Fox is no rebus but neither does he conform to the heroic model with his low key lifestyle and lack of vice.
When ian rankin retired john rebus at the end of exit music i was anxious to read what he was going to do next, and a little apprehensive. Detective inspector malcolm fox works in the complaints and conduct department of lothian and borders police, members of which are invariably treated with suspicion and hostility by regular police officers. However fox is at once more human, perhaps a more plausible character. Ian rankin is also the recipient of honorary degrees from the universities of. In the complaints, rankin proves again why he is one of the worlds most.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. His next novel, knots and crosses was the beginning of the inspector rebus character. Fox is also a scottish police detective, but he belongs to the complaints and conduct division, usually known as the complaints, which is the scottish equivalent of internal affairs. The second fox novel caught my eye on the list of new arrivals on the online catalog, and i decided to read the first one before i.
Ian rankins work is now appearing in university literature departments, as modern examples of complex crime fictional works. Rankin answers this and other questions by phone from his home in edinburgh, where hes preparing to embark on a 15city u. Discover book depositorys huge selection of ian rankin books online. In the complaints, the first book in this new series, fox was described as a bear of a man, slow but steady, and only occasionally. One of the most successful and bestselling scottish crime authors around, ian rankin is perhaps most famous for the acclaimed inspector rebus series, which has consistently topped the sunday times bestseller lists, and was adapted into a megapopular television series across the pond. With book sales in the tens of millions around the globe, the creator of john rebus is used to a more appreciative audience. Ian rankin is also the recipient of honorary degrees from the universities of abertay, st andrews, and edinburgh. In the complaints, rankin proves again why he is one of the worlds most beloved and bestselling crime writers.
Review, he also presented his own tv series, ian rankins evil thoughts. Sep 11, 2009 the complaints is the second ian rankin novel since john rebus retired in exit music, and readers who are still suffering from rebus deprivation are likely to be heartened by the arrival of a cop. Hands in his pockets, rebus turned to face cafferty. The complaints by ian rankin crime fiction the guardian. Rebusfest, featuring ian rankin, is taking place all over the city, dedicated to the many facets of the irascible old rogue, di john rebus published. No reservations, he takes a trip through edinburgh with writercook anthony bourdain. His job in the complaints and conduct department is to ensure that those enforcing the law are themselves abiding by it. With his 21st instalment of the inspector rebus series currently on shelves, rather be the devil, ian talks to fellow crime author michael robotham close your eyes about what it takes to create a great crime novel, and walking the sometimes blurry line between real. Ian rankin is the well known british author of the inpector rebus series and other novels.
With this book, ian rankin, the author of the very popular series featuring scottish detective john rebus, introduces a new protagonist, malcolm fox. The complaints is a compelling novel with enough twists and turns and conspiracies to keep me reading without putting the book down. A 30yearold case is being reopened, and rebuss team from back then is suspected of foul play. Follow ian the newsletter sign up to ian s email newsletter to find out more about his books, get exclusive updates about new releases, and find out when hes on tour. In the complaints we are given precise dates at which the narrative moves forward. We are back in the setting of edinburgh and within the lothian and borders police. Ian rankin introduces his new character, malcolm fox, after detective inspector john rebus retires from the criminal investigation department in rankin s book, exit music. Ian rankin books list of books by author ian rankin. Malcolm fox, five years sober and still missing the vodka, has spent almost that long as an inspector in the complaints and conduct department of lothian and borders police, where his purview is to investigate cops who might be dirty. The discovery of the body of stuart bloom, who went missing in 2008, in his car trunk in an isolated wooded area drives edgar finalist rankins intricate 24th rebus novel after 2017 s rather be the devil. This is the official facebook page for ian rankin, run by his publishers.
Hes just had a result, and should be feeling good about himself. Slipping between the pages of an ian rankin novel is like pulling on a comfortable old jacket. With this book, ian rankin, the author of the very popular series featuring scottish. Nobody likes the complaints theyre the cops who investigate other cops. Complaints officer fox is hardworking and pernickety. Ian rankin audio books at simply audiobooks simply audiobooks. 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. It had a good general theme with several twists and turns on the way to the resolution of the mystery. Ian rankins second book of the postrebus era is the complaints. Ian rankin about rebus tours launched in 2000, the tours have attracted rebus fans old and new from all over the world on a discovery of the alternative side to. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over.
The complaints is the second ian rankin novel since john rebus retired in exit music, and readers who are still suffering from rebus deprivation are likely to be heartened by the arrival of a cop. Black and blue special edition special edition of the awardwinning rebus novel includes exclusive extra material. A thoroughly enjoyable, book, with its hero, malcolm fox previously regarded as a detective so useless that he was moved to the complaints department to get rid of him. The best and latest in crime fiction the new york times. A further novel by ian rankin featuring malcolm fox from police complaints. Code of conduct and complaints contributors cookie policy donations terms. 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. Buy the complaints by ian rankin from waterstones today.
Author interview ian rankin, author of the question of. Sep 06, 2011 this was a well crafted police story as expected from ian rankin. Rowan hisayo buchanans 2017 literary debut, harmless like you, swivels its. 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 complaints and over 8 million other books are available for amazon kindle. Id just started writing the first rebus book as a postgraduate student and was sharing a flat. Author ian rankin took a sip from his beer, looked out of the pub window as the. Fox is also a scottish police detective, but he belongs to the complaints and conduct division, usually known as the complaints, which is. In 20, rankin made his play writing debut with, dark road, which debut in lyceum theatre in september, 20.
100 673 689 1266 1095 509 98 368 1348 1054 1302 979 456 872 175 815 616 1244 291 204 836 1241 1159 1178 24 895 494 868 567 591 948 1009 1062 655 1239 927 922 205 897 1241 469 360 877 1241 1217 1044 893 1168