Ian Rankin

John Rebus stands accused: on trial for a crime that could put him behind bars for the rest of his life. Although it's not the first time the legendary detective has taken the law into his own hands, it might be the last....

Rebus is juggling four cases trying to nail one killer - who might just lead back to the infamous Bible John....

An illegal immigrant is found murdered in an Edinburgh housing scheme: a racist attack or something else? Rebus is drawn into the case but has other problems: his old police station has closed, and his masters would rather he retire than stick around.

Some cases never leave you. For John Rebus, 40 years may have passed, but the death of beautiful, promiscuous Maria Turquand still preys on his mind....

A student has gone missing in Edinburgh - completely out of character....

When a close colleague is brutally attacked, Inspector John Rebus is drawn into a case involving a hotel fire....

'And in Edinburgh of all places. I mean, you never think of that sort of thing happening in Edinburgh, do you....

Gregor Jack, MP, well-liked, young, married to the fiery Elizabeth - to the outside world a very public success story....

When his daughter Samantha calls in the dead of night, John Rebus knows it's not good news. Her husband has been missing for two days. Rebus fears the worst - and knows from his lifetime in the police that his daughter will be the prime suspect....

John Rebus spent his life as a detective putting Edinburgh's most deadly criminals behind bars. Now, he's going to join them... In this tense, gripping game of cat and mouse, 'The King of Crime' (Express) returns to his much-loved creation, the inimitable John Rebus.

It begins with a phone call. Gordon Reeve's brother has been found dead in his car in San Diego....

Malcolm Fox and his team are back. They've been sent to Fife to investigate whether fellow cops covered up for a corrupt colleague, Detective Paul Carter....

Over the years, Ian Rankin has amassed an incredible portfolio of short stories....

DI Rebus is buried under a pile of paperwork but an escalating dispute between the upstart Tommy Telford and Big Ger Cafferty's gang gives Rebus an escape clause....

Stalking a poisoner at the local zoo, Inspector John Rebus comes across a paedophile taking pictures of children....

Nobody likes The Complaints - they're the cops who investigate other cops....

Interpol have tried and failed to find her. Now the combined forces of Scotland Yard and MI5 must try the impossible to prevent a major international incident....

It is August in Edinburgh and the Festival is in full swing....

A murder has been committed - but as the victim was a rapist, recently released from prison, no one is too concerned about the crime....

Edinburgh is about to become the home of the first Scottish parliament in 300 years....