Ian Rankin * 1960 in the Kingdom of Fife; schottischer Autor – Ian Rankin

"Monday mornings were his true release, a break from the sofa and the bar-stool, the supermarket and curry-house" über den Ermittler John Rebus. The Naming of the Dead, S. 51. Während andere das Wochenende besingen und den Monday, Monday betrauern, freut sich Rebus auf den Montag. – Besprechung: The Naming of the Dead

Über die Bars und Pubs in seinen Romanen: "My only rule in choosing these waterin-holes has been: never drink in a bar with bouncers on the door. If they're expecting trouble, trouble is probable on its way". Rebus' Scotland. A Personal Journey, S. 66 Besprechung: Rebus' Scotland. A Personal Journey

   
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