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Scottish crime writer, best known for his Inspector Rebus novels set in Edinburgh; born 1960.

  • The Crime Writers' Association Cartier Diamond Dagger 2005  - The twentieth annual Dagger was awarded to Ian Rankin in 2005 to mark a lifetime's achievement in crime writing. Offers a brief profile.
  • Ian Rankin  - The Internet Movie Database provides a brief profile and details of the adaptation of his Rebus stories to television.
  • Ian Rankin  - The British Council's Contemporary Writers profile, bibliography, list of awards and prizes, and critical perspective.
  • Ian Rankin  - Official website of the creator of Inspector Rebus. Offers a profile, information about his works, audio-visual resources, news, and events.
  • Ian Rankin  - Provides a profile and news links about the author.
  • Ian Rankin: the Accidental Crime Writer  - January magazine offers a profile and interview which discusses his life and work.
  • The Oxford Bar  - A guide to the real Edinburgh bar where fictional Detective Inspector Rebus drinks. Includes a history, virtual tour, and a what's on section.
  • The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner: An introduction  - An introduction to the 2007 edition of James Hogg's The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner, written by Rankin.
  • Q & A: Ian Rankin  - A short interview in which Rankin discusses the inspiration he gets from Edinburgh.
 
 
 
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