Ian Rankin
Ian Rankin | |
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Rankin in 2024 | |
| Born | Ian James Rankin 28 April 1960 |
| Pen name | Jack Harvey |
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| Alma mater | University of Edinburgh |
| Period | 1984–present |
| Genre | Crime fiction |
| Notable works | DI John Rebus novels Malcolm Fox novels Dark Entries |
| Spouse |
Miranda Harvey (m. 1986) |
| Children | 2 |
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Sir Ian James Rankin OBE DL FRSE FRSL FRIAS (born 28 April 1960) is a Scottish crime writer and philanthropist, best known for his Inspector Rebus novels.
Born in Fife, Rankin was the first of his family to attend university, and he worked in a number of different jobs before becoming a writer. Rankin's crime novels form a major contribution to the tartan noir genre, and have won numerous British and international awards. His Rebus books have sold over 35 million copies.