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The Independent
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Rebus may return in future, Sir Ian Rankin says
Crime writer Sir Ian Rankin has said he hopes his famous detective John Rebus will return in the future, though he will not be in his next book. Rebus featured in Midnight and Blue which was published in 2024 but Sir Ian said he does not know what the future holds for the character. He also revealed that his next book will be set in London and will not feature the Edinburgh detective. Sir Ian told the PA news agency: 'There isn't a Rebus novel this year. The TV show was last year, so there's no TV show this year. 'So, I think I'm just putting him to bed for a wee while so he can rest and relax, and hopefully he'll come back in the future, rejuvenated.' He added: 'We left him in prison in the last book. So what happens after that? I have no idea. Maybe he knows, but I don't know.' The writer, who was speaking in Stirling at the launch of the Bloody Scotland International Crime Writing Festival, is working on a new book which will be published in October next year. He said: 'It's set in London and there's no Rebus. It's still crime. It's set in London just for a change.'
Scotsman
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Ian Rankin: John Rebus author caught on underground train during Portugal power outage
Crime author Ian Rankin has been caught up in the mass power blackout in Portugal Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Scottish crime writer Ian Rankin has compared being caught up in the widespread power blackout in Portugal to the 'Blitz' as he marked his 65th birthday. The 65-year-old, who is the author of the hugely popular John Rebus novels, took to social media to comment on being caught up in the nationwide power outage. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Celebrated crime author Ian Rankin | John Devlin It comes as thousands of UK travellers trying to return home on Tuesday were stranded overnight because of widespread power cuts in Portugal and Spain. Much of the two countries was brought to a standstill on Monday after a power cut switched off traffic lights and left people unable to access cash machines. Mr Rankin posted on X the power outage had struck the Iberian peninsula while he was boarding an underground train. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The author posted on social media: 'A 65th birthday to remember. Power went out as we boarded an underground train. Stayed off around 10 hours. 'Top tip: always book a hotel with natural light in its corridors and stairwells. Ours was like the blitz.' People stand behind a police cordon outside Madrid Puerta de Atocha - Almudena Grandes train station in Madrid, Spain. Picture: Pablo| Getty Images The outage, which started around midday on Monday, caused widespread disruption to subway systems, traffic lights, airports and retail outlets across Spain and Portugal. In Spain, around 35,000 rail passengers were left stranded at stations and on halted services, while hospitals had to switch to backup generators to maintain critical operations. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad
