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Ian Rankin is considered by many to be Scotland's greatest living crime fiction author. Most well known for his Inspector Rebus series--which has earned critical acclaim as well as scores of fans worldwide--Rankin is a prolific author whose other works include spy thrillers, nonfiction books and articles, short stories, novels, graphic novels, audio recordings, television/film, and plays.
This companion--the first to provide a complete look at all of his writings--includes alphabetized entries on Rankin's works, characters, and themes; a biography; a chronology; maps of Rebus' Edinburgh; and an annotated bibliography. A champion of both Edinburgh and Scotland, Rankin continues to combine engaging entertainment with socio-political commentary showing Edinburgh as a microcosm of Scotland, and Scotland as a microcosm of the world. His writing investigates questions of Scottish identity, British history, masculinity, and contemporary culture while providing mystery readers with complex, suspenseful plots, realistic character development, and a unique mix of American hard-boiled and procedural styles with Scottish dialects and sensibilities.
Contents
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments deleteviii
Preface
Introduction: Past Guilt and Present Fantasies
Rankin's Works in Chronological Order
The Rebus Series
Rankin's Works in Alphabetical Order
A Brief Biography
A Career Chronology
The Companion
Appendix A: An Interview with Ian Rankin
Appendix B: Scots Words and Slang Found in Rankin's Works
Appendix C: Map of Edinburgh City Center
Appendix D: Map of Edinburgh and Area
Annotated Bibliography
Index
