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Ian Rankin is one of Britain’s best-selling crime writers. He was born in Fife
in 1960. His first Rebus novel, Knots and Crosses, was published in 1987. The
Rebus books are now international best-sellers. Ian presented his own TV series,
‘Ian Rankin’s Evil Thoughts’, on Channel 4 in 2002. He recently received an OBE
for services to literature and chose to receive the honour in Edinburgh where
he lives with his partner and their 2 sons.
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When Billy Bone, an Edinburgh ne’er-do-well gets knocked down by a car in the
street, his thoughts turn first to compensation, then retribution. But Billy’s
revenge on the young couple in the car is more effective than anyone could have
believed. Could there be something supernatural at work? Or does Billy’s “curse”
have a perfectly rational explanation?
A witty tale of Scottish low-life, Rankin’s Billy Bone is like a character from
Damon Runyon. But is Billy a chancer or something more sinister? You decide.
Find out who has made the shortlist for Ian Rankin's story here.
Please note: the deadline for receiving entries has now passed, but you can still download and read the stories.
Download Billy Bone by Ian Rankin
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