Ian Rankin News

After the huge success of Ian’s No.1 bestseller A SONG FOR THE DARK TIMES last autumn, we are thrilled to announce that the paperback edition of the latest Rebus thriller will be published on 29 […]

Ian’s traditional end of year review, as he looks back on 2020 and picks his favourite films, books and records…   A Song For The Dark Times, eh?   It was September 2019 when that […]

There’s never been a better time to shop local, as high streets look to bounce back from an incredibly difficult year so far.   Ian has always been a passionate supporter of independent bookshops, and […]

With A SONG FOR THE DARK TIMES published this October, we’re delighted to share details of Ian’s autumn UK events schedule. Whilst the current situation means Ian can’t head out on the road as he […]

We’re thrilled to share the news that the brand new Rebus thriller A SONG FOR THE DARK TIMES will be published around the world this October!   ‘He’s gone…’ When his daughter Samantha calls in […]

LOOKING BACK ON 2019, INCLUDING IAN’S FAVOURITE BOOKS, RECORDS AND FILMS OF THE YEAR   That Was The Year (Off) That Was What a quiet year I’ve had. No book to write, so feet up […]

IAN’S CLASSIC LOST THRILLER IS PUBLISHED AGAIN IN NOVEMBER 2019   We are delighted to say Ian’s classic thrillerWestwind is now available again!   A masterclass in cat-and-mouse espionage suspense, Westwind has been out of print for almost […]

A NEW EDITION OF IAN’S CLASSIC LOST NOVEL   November 2019 will see a brand new publication of WESTWIND, a ‘lost’ Ian Rankin novel which has been out of print for nearly 30 years!   […]

THE NO.1 BESTSELLING NEW REBUS NOVEL ARRIVES IN PAPERBACK IN TIME FOR SUMMER   We are delighted to announce that Ian’s huge No. 1 bestseller In a House of Lies is available now in paperback!   After […]

After the hugely successful string of performances in autumn 2018, the new Rebus play LONG SHADOWS is touring again in early 2019! Written alongside the award-winning playwright Rona Munro, Ian Rankin brings his beloved creation to […]

LOOKING BACK ON 2019, INCLUDING IAN’S FAVOURITE BOOKS, RECORDS AND FILMS OF THE YEAR     With In a House of Lies publishing in the US on 31 December, Ian is heading across the pond for a […]

IAN IS VISITING THE UK AND CANADA THIS OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER, DON’T MISS HIM   Don’t miss the chance to see Ian Rankin on tour this autumn to promote his new book In a House […]