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Rebus review: Promising Ian Rankin adaptation brings us into the murky, violent world of ‘tartan noir’

Lead star Richard Rankin takes up the mantel from Ken Stott, who played the detective for ITV two decades ago

The Independent UK

Rebus on BBC One review: this unrelentingly bleak show has flashes of brilliance

This adaptation of Ian Rankin’s books is both ferocious and violent

Evening Standard

Rebus: who plays who in the BBC’s new take on Ian Rankin's hit detective novels

It’s crammed to the brim with Scottish acting talent

Evening Standard

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Richard Rankin and Lucie Shorthouse on the comedy challenges of filming Rebus in Edinbrugh

Rebus stars Richard Rankin and Lucie Shorthouse reveal the funny reason filming in Edinburgh was sometimes tricky!

WhatToWatch

Rebus release date revealed on BBC with new images

Rebus is coming to the BBC and we've got some first-look pictures of Richard Rankin in the leading role.

WhatToWatch

Rebus: release date, cast, plot, trailer and everything we know

Richard Rankin plays Rebus as the Scottish detective returns to our screens after nearly two decades away.

WhatToWatch

The ultimate summer reading list: 15 crime thrillers and mysteries to keep you guessing

From Mick Herron’s Slow Horses and Ian Rankin’s Rebus to new books from Bret Easton Ellis and Emma Cline, your beach reads are sorted courtesy of Guardian Australia’s staff and critics

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Best detective book series to get lost in gripping mysteries

Ravenous mysteries and mind-boggling motives

Evening Standard

Rebus author Sir Ian Rankin 'thrilled' to be knighted at Buckingham Palace

Sir Ian, whose 26-books series on gritty Edinburgh detective John Rebus has been translated into 22 languages, was knighted for services to literature and charity on Tuesday.

Daily Record

It was thrilling to be honoured with knighthood at Palace – Sir Ian Rankin

The creator of John Rebus and winner of several national and international awards has been knighted for services to literature and charity.

The Independent UK

Scottish crime writer Sir Ian Rankin receives knighthood at Buckingham Palace

CRIME writer Sir Ian Rankin received his knighthood at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday.

The National (Scotland)

Sir Ian Rankin to receive knighthood at Buckingham Palace

The author will be knighted for services to literature and charity.

The Independent UK

Edinburgh's Ian Rankin teases new Rebus TV show as film crew spotted in city

The best-selling crime author posted a picture on his Twitter account of the film crew preparing to roll cameras on George Street in the heart of the city's New Town.

Edinburgh Live

Richard Rankin begins filming for season one of Rebus as he praises fellow cast mates

Richard Rankin, who plays Roger MacKenzie in hit time travel drama Outlande, will take on the role of Inspector Rebus

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Outlander star Richard Rankin cast as John Rebus for new Ian Rankin reboot

The Scots actor has just landed a huge post-Outlander leading role in the series adapted by Viaplay which is set to air next year.

Daily Mirror

Best cop and criminal duos in TV history from Sherlock and Moriarty to DCI Ted Hastings and 'H'

Mirror have put together a rundown of the best cop and criminal – or police and perp – duos in television history...

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Best books I didn’t review in 2022

Each year, I write about 50 book reviews for the Tampa Bay Times. Some cover more than one book, so my review total is usually somewhere around 60 books.

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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

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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.

Edinburgh Live

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.

The Independent UK

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

The Rankin Files exhibition opens on Friday October 14.

Edinburgh Live

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.

Edinburgh Live

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)

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

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

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