Inspector Rebus books in order A series by Ian Rankin
The Inspector Rebus series by Ian Rankin has 25 books, from Knots and Crosses (1987) to Midnight and Blue (2024). Read it in order, starting with Knots and Crosses.
Reading order: 1 Knots and Crosses (1987) · 2 Hide and Seek (1991) · 3 Tooth and Nail (1992) · 4 Strip Jack (1992) · 5 The Black Book (1993) · 6 Mortal Causes (1994) · 7 Let It Bleed (1995) · 8 Black & Blue (1997) · 9 The Hanging Garden (1998) · 10 Dead Souls (1999) · … all 25 below
Updated September 2026
All 25 Inspector Rebus books in order
- 1.
Knots and Crosses (1987)
- 2.
Hide and Seek (1991)
- 3.
Tooth and Nail (1992)
- 4.
Strip Jack (1992)
- 5.
The Black Book (1993)
- 6.
Mortal Causes (1994)
- 7.
Let It Bleed (1995)
- 8.
Black & Blue (1997)
- 9.
The Hanging Garden (1998)
- 10.
Dead Souls (1999)
- 11.
Set in Darkness (2000)
- 12.
The Falls (2001)
- 13.
Resurrection Men (2002)
- 14.
A Question of Blood (2003)
- 15.
Fleshmarket Close (2004)
- 16.
The Naming of the Dead (2006)
- 17.
Exit Music (Sep 2007)
- 18.
Standing In Another Mans Grave (2012)
- 19.
Saints Of The Shadow Bible (2013)
- 20.
Even Dogs in the Wild (2015)
- 21.
Rather Be the Devil (2016)
- 22.
In a House of Lies (2017)
- 23.
A Song for the Dark Times (2020)
- 24.
A Heart Full of Headstones (Oct 2022)
- 25.
Midnight and Blue (2024)
Inspector Rebus FAQ
- How many Inspector Rebus books are there?
- There are 25 Inspector Rebus books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the Inspector Rebus books in?
- In publication order, starting with Knots and Crosses (1987): 1 Knots and Crosses (1987) · 2 Hide and Seek (1991) · 3 Tooth and Nail (1992) · 4 Strip Jack (1992) · 5 The Black Book (1993) · 6 Mortal Causes (1994) · … all 25 below.
- What is the first Inspector Rebus book?
- Knots and Crosses (1987).
- What is the latest Inspector Rebus book?
- Midnight and Blue (2024).
- Is the Inspector Rebus series finished?
- No, Ian Rankin is still adding to it.
Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.