{"title":"Rebus","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"rebus-series-ian-rankin-10-books-collection-set-crime-fiction-paperback","title":"Rebus Series by Ian Rankin - 10 Books Collection Set - Crime Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nKnots And Crosses\u003cbr\u003e\nHide And Seek\u003cbr\u003e\nTooth And Nail\u003cbr\u003e\nStrip Jack\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Black Book\u003cbr\u003e\nMortal Causes\u003cbr\u003e\nLet It Bleed\u003cbr\u003e\nBlack And Blue\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Hanging Garden\u003cbr\u003e\nDead Souls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n\nPublisher: Orion Books\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis 10-book Rebus collection gathers Ian Rankin's foundational Inspector Rebus novels, from Knots And Crosses through Dead Souls. Set against the smoky pubs, rain-slicked streets, and moral fault lines of Edinburgh, these early cases trace Detective John Rebus's evolution from a haunted ex-soldier into one of crime fiction's most enduring investigators. Rankin's tight, atmospheric prose balances procedural detail with sharp social commentary, and each novel stands on its own while building toward the richer, longer-running saga that followed. This paperback set is a natural starting point for new readers and a satisfying reread for longtime fans of the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIan Rankin introduced Detective Sergeant John Rebus in 1987's Knots And Crosses, launching a series that would go on to define modern Scottish crime writing. These ten early novels follow Rebus through his formative years on the Edinburgh police force, tackling abductions, ritualistic murders, political corruption, and the city's underworld figures, including the recurring antagonist Morris Gerald \"Big Ger\" Cafferty. Rankin uses Edinburgh itself as a kind of character, contrasting the city's genteel tourist face with the darker corners its residents know all too well. Themes of loyalty, guilt, institutional failure, and personal sacrifice run throughout, as Rebus's dogged instincts repeatedly put him at odds with superiors and colleagues alike. The eighth novel in this set, Black And Blue, marked a turning point for the series, becoming an international bestseller and earning Rankin the CWA Gold Dagger, and it remains one of the most recommended entry points for new readers. Across the collection, Rankin sharpens his signature blend of tight plotting and social realism, weaving in recurring figures who deepen the sense of a lived-in fictional Edinburgh. Readers who enjoy character-driven procedurals with a strong sense of place will find this set especially rewarding, as each book adds another layer to Rebus's world while remaining accessible to first-time readers. Together, these ten novels represent the backbone of one of the longest-running and most acclaimed detective series in British crime fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete set of 10 early Inspector Rebus novels in one paperback collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduces the acclaimed detective series from its 1987 origins through Dead Souls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes Black And Blue, the CWA Gold Dagger-winning bestseller that redefined the series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtmospheric Edinburgh setting brings the city's history and underworld vividly to life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat gift for crime fiction fans, birthdays, or building a home mystery library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact paperback format is easy to read, travel with, or pass along to fellow fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nKnots And Crosses — Rebus investigates a chilling pattern of abductions and murders that forces him to confront his own troubled past.\u003cbr\u003e\nHide And Seek — A junkie's ritualistic death in an Edinburgh squat pulls Rebus into the city's drug-fueled underworld.\u003cbr\u003e\nTooth And Nail — Loaned to Scotland Yard, Rebus hunts a serial killer known as the Wolfman through the streets of London.\u003cbr\u003e\nStrip Jack — The scandal-tinged disappearance of an MP's wife exposes secrets behind Edinburgh's respectable facade.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Black Book — A colleague's brutal assault leads Rebus to an unsolved hotel fire and a body with no name.\u003cbr\u003e\nMortal Causes — A tortured body found beneath the city drags Rebus into paramilitary violence and old sectarian grudges.\u003cbr\u003e\nLet It Bleed — A bleak Edinburgh winter sees Rebus tangled in a case that raises more questions than answers.\u003cbr\u003e\nBlack And Blue — Rebus's most acclaimed early case links a copycat killer to the unsolved Bible John murders.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Hanging Garden — Rebus juggles a suspected war criminal and a brutal gang turf war threatening the city.\u003cbr\u003e\nDead Souls — A zoo stakeout for a poisoner leads Rebus into a disturbing case involving a convicted predator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIan Rankin is a Scottish crime writer born in Cardenden, Fife, in 1960, and the creator of the Inspector Rebus novels. He studied English literature at the University of Edinburgh, where he began writing while working toward a postgraduate degree. Since introducing Rebus in Knots And Crosses in 1987, Rankin has become one of the most acclaimed voices in British crime fiction, with his novels translated into dozens of languages and recognized with the CWA Gold Dagger, the Diamond Dagger for lifetime achievement, and America's Edgar Award. The Rebus series has also been adapted for television.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPerfect for crime fiction fans, this ten-book paperback set is an ideal gift for birthdays, holidays, or anyone building a mystery library. Dive into Rebus's earliest, most atmospheric cases and discover why Rankin's Edinburgh-set procedurals continue to captivate readers decades after their debut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ian Rankin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57171944702326,"sku":"MAN-9789124084219","price":51.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/rebus-series-ian-rankin-paperback.jpg?v=1785823710"}],"url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/collections\/rebus.oembed","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}