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The best crime and thriller books of 2022

Ajay Chowdhury and Ian Rankin are among the authors of this year’s standout novels, including cosy escapes, dodgy cops and a murder told backwards

The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2022

Scots author Sir Ian Rankin says latest novel was inspired by Met Police scandals

His book A Heart Full Of Headstones centres on a corrupt police station in the west of Edinburgh and sees his former detective in the dock facing charges.

Daily Record · Oct 9, 2022

DCI Banks author Peter Robinson, behind hit ITV series, dies as friends pay tribute

His publishers confirmed the news in a heartfelt statement about the renowned crime author

Daily Mirror · Oct 7, 2022

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Crime author Peter Robinson dies aged 72

Robinson was best known for his DCI Banks series.

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2022

Edinburgh's most notorious murder case will be re-examined in BBC documentary

The Rebus author was a 17-year-old English literature student in the capital when the double murder of Christine Eadie and Helen Scott shocked Scotland

Edinburgh Live · Oct 5, 2022

Edinburgh author Sir Ian Rankin's archive to go on display at National Library

The fascinating collection that the Edinburgh author donated to the Scottish Library of Scotland includes unfinished manuscripts and handwritten letters from police.

Edinburgh Live · Oct 5, 2022

Items from Sir Ian Rankin’s archive to go on display at National Library

The Rankin Files exhibition opens on Friday October 14.

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2022

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The best 'in conversation with' shows coming up at the Edinburgh Fringe

From Andy Burnham to Deborah Meaden, huge names from politics, business, and entertainment will be interviewed.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 5, 2022

Edinburgh International Book Festival 2022 - everything you need to know about this month's event

Writers such as Ian Rankin, Marian Keyes and Alexander McCall Smith are set to make an appearance along with musicians Jarvis Cocker and PJ Harvey

Edinburgh Live · Aug 1, 2022

‘A job for an angry loner’: Frankie Boyle and Denise Mina on writing crime fiction

Veteran author Denise Mina and newbie Frankie Boyle discuss what makes a great crime novel, celebrity authors and their affection for comics

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2022

British Vogue editor and Gavin & Stacey star lead Manchester Literature Festival line-up

Crime novelist Ian Rankin and actress Sheila Hancock will also be taking part

Manchester Evening News · Jul 29, 2022

Ian Rankin and JK Rowling books have opening lines translated into Scots

The Braw Beginnings project has seen the start of a number of popular titles changed into the language.

The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2022

Schedule revealed for 10th anniversary of Bloody Scotland crime writing festival

The programme for this year’s 10th Stirling Bloody Scotland crime writing festival was announced last week. Organisers are set to welcome Sir Ian Rankin, Anthony Horowitz, Lisa Unger, Jeffrey Archer, Ann Cleeves and Frankie Boyle to the city in Sept

Daily Record · Jun 23, 2022

Val McDermid and Jarvis Cocker set for Edinburgh International Book Festival

As well as in-person events, many will be available to stream online.

The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2022

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The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2022

Ian Rankin: ‘The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie is a perfect gem of a story’

The crime writer on being fascinated by A Clockwork Orange, inspired by Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and taking comfort in Muriel Spark’s novel

Edinburgh Live · Jun 3, 2022

Ian Rankin and 17 others with links to Edinburgh who got top honours from Queen

As Edinburgh author Ian Rankin is knighted for his services to literature and charity, we took a look into other locals from the city who have received honours from the Queen.

Daily Record · Jun 2, 2022

Platinum Jubilee: Queen's Birthday Honours List 2022 in full from celebs to sports stars

From NHS heroes and sporting legends to outstanding community members, here is a full list of awardees from the Queen's 2022 calibrations

Daily Mirror · Jun 2, 2022

Who are your local heroes? Queen's honour list by area as Rio Ferdinand made OBE

The Queen has dished out her birthday honours in her Platinum Jubilee year, with hundreds of people up and down the country recognised for their achievements. Here's a guide to your local heroes

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Edinburgh Live · Jun 2, 2022

Edinburgh author Ian Rankin knighted after featuring in Queen's Birthday Honours list

The Edinburgh Rebus author was mentioned in the special list alongside Police Scotland's Chief Constable Iain Livingstone, with the honours list released earlier this year to coincide with the jubilee.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 1, 2022

Ian Rankin and top police officer among honours from Queen's Jubilee list

SCOTLAND’S top police officer and the writer best known for the fictional detective John Rebus have both been knighted.

The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2022

Damian Lewis, Ian Rankin honored by queen on her jubilee

Actor Damian Lewis and crime writer Ian Rankin are among hundreds of Britons honored by Queen Elizabeth II as she celebrates 70 years on the throne

Insider UK · Jun 1, 2022

Scottish business leaders recognised in Queen’s Jubilee Honours

Authors, academics, sports stars, NHS workers and local politicians also received honours

Daily Record · Jun 1, 2022

Top Scots cop Iain Livingstone knighted by Queen in Birthday Honours

Chief Constable Iain Livingstone and author Ian Rankin are among the Scots to be recognised for their services and achievements.

Daily Record · Jun 1, 2022

Nicola Sturgeon leads tributes to Scots recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours

Crime novelist Ian Rankin and Olympic curling hero Eve Muirhead are among the Scots to be honoured by the Queen.

The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2022

Sir Ian Rankin ‘not sure’ what star character Rebus would make of knighthood

The author has been made a knight in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.

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