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Ian Rankin is a 20th century crime writer. He is most famous for his Inspector Rebus series of books and short stories, but has also written novels involving other protagonists.

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• BBC: Crime Author Rankin's Stage Role

  http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/4379963.stm
  Gives details of live musical and storytelling performances by the author and Jackie Leven.

• Bookreporter.com: Ian Rankin

  http://www.bookreporter.com/authors/ian-rankin
  Provides a biography, an interview, a bibliography, and commentary on some of the novels.

• Bookslut: An Interview With Ian Rankin

  http://www.bookslut.com/features/2005_04_005009.php
  Author explains the background to several of his novels, crime writing, the Rebus character, his musical interests, and the city of Edinburgh.

• British Council Literature: Ian Rankin

  http://literature.britishcouncil.org/ian-rankin
  Has a biography, bibliography, list of awards, and a critical essay on the novels.

• Guardian Unlimited: A Life in Crime

  http://www.theguardian.com/books/2000/mar/09/crime.artsfeatures
  Author's thoughts on modern crime writing. He also gives a summary of crime fiction in the last 150 years.

• Guardian Unlimited: Complete Short Stories

  http://www.theguardian.com/books/2005/jul/03/crime.ianrankin
  Reviews stories in the collection, as well as providing a general introduction to short story writing.

• Guardian Unlimited: Secrets and Lies: The Impossible World of DI John Rebus

  http://www.theguardian.com/books/2000/apr/19/ianrankin
  Article on the author's main character. It also includes background on the writing of the novels.

• Guardian Unlimited: Set In Darkness

  http://www.theguardian.com/books/2000/mar/03/ianrankin
  Offers a summary of the novel's plot.

• Hackwriters.com: Resurrection Men

  http://www.hackwriters.com/rankin.htm
  Gives plot and commentary, as well as views on Rebus.

• iafrica.com:The Magic of Edinburgh

  http://travel.iafrica.com/destin/europe/461042.htm
  Gives a description of some of the places and sights that the author used in several of his Rebus novels.

• Ian Rankin

  http://www.ianrankin.net/
  Author's official site. Gives biography, list of published books with details of each, recent news, mailing list form, links, and contact information.

• Imdb.com: Ian Rankin

  http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0710256/
  Has list of author's television appearances as well as film adaptations of his novels.

• Imdb.com: Rebus: Black and Blue (2000) (TV)

  http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0243153/
  Offers a list of the cast, along with reader comments and feedback.

• Imdb.com: Rebus: Dead Souls (2001) TV

  http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0296167/
  Provides details of the cast, a plot summary, and reader comments.

• Imdb.com: Rebus: Mortal Causes (2001) (TV)

  http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0297358/
  A cast list, trivia note, and reader reviews are offered.

• Imdb.com: Rebus: The Hanging Garden (2000) (TV)

  http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0243520/
  User comments and reviews are provided, along with a complete list of the cast.

• Inspector Rebus Group

  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/inspectorrebus/
  Yahoo club for discussion of the books and TV series. Also has bibliography and a photo.

• Januarymagazine.com: Ian Rankin

  http://www.januarymagazine.com/profiles/ianrankin.html
  Gives interview, discussing crime writing and the background to some of the novels. Also has an author profile.

• Scotsman: Opening the File On Life Without Rebus

  http://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/books/opening-the-file-on-life-without-rebus-1-1101471
  Discusses the author's plans for the last two Rebus novels, as well as the former's activities in the meantime.

• Scotsman: Rankin Novels Fail to Detect High Bidders

  http://www.scotsman.com/news/rankin-novels-fail-to-detect-high-bidders-1-1066255
  Describes the auction of several first edition Rebus novels, and the prices fetched for them.

• Scotsman: Rebus Story Ends Happily for City Charity

  http://www.scotsman.com/news/rebus-story-ends-happily-for-city-charity-1-964860
  Tells of the sale of copies of a signed Rebus short-story to raise money for a Scottish charity.

• Scotsman:Prime Suspect

  http://www.scotsman.com/news/prime-suspect-1-1403843
  A lengthy article by the author about the new housing development named after him, as well as a discussion of the housing of his childhood and that of his character Rebus.

• Spikemagazine.com: Dead Souls

  http://www.spikemagazine.com/0399deadsouls.php
  Review of the novel by Gary Marshall. Also shows picture of the cover.

• The Scotsman: Locating the City's Rebus Role

  http://www.scotsman.com/news/locating-the-city-s-rebus-role-1-971087
  Tells of the locations where the latest Rebus television series will be shot.

• The Scotsman: New Man On the Case to Pound the Rebus Beat

  http://www.scotsman.com/news/new-man-on-the-case-to-pound-the-rebus-beat-1-971062
  Profile and background of Ken Stott, who plays Rebus in the latest television series. Also includes parts of an interview with him.

• Twbooks: Ian Rankin

  http://www.twbooks.co.uk/authors/irankin.html
  Includes author profile, introductions to the works, ordering details, articles and a bibliography.

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