Chris asked Ian Rankin:

I really like how you use Edinburgh as a setting and really really like it when you take your stories on the road to other parts of Scotland, and incorporate bits of history. How did the little coffins in the Nat'l Museum come to your attention for The Falls?

Ian Rankin I was in the museum to do an interview for Japanese TV. A curator recognised me and said I should go look at the little coffins. I'd been unaware of their story until then. I liked that they represent an enduring real-life mystery.

flag

When are you coming to Norway?

Dogzilla asked Ian Rankin:

One of the reasons I like Crime/Mystery series is that I get comfortable with the characters, I never get enough of the characters I love - like Rebus. Have you considered a prequel, which worked great for the Morse TV character, less well for other stories?

Donald asked Ian Rankin:

Any plans for Rebus to return to TV?

All answers from Ian Rankin…

Ian Rankin

6,454 followers

To ask Ian Rankin a question, please sign up.

About Goodreads Q&A

Ask and answer questions about books!

You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Reader Q&A, or ask your favorite author a question with Ask the Author.

See Featured Authors Answering Questions

Learn more

I really like how you use Edinburgh as a setting and really really like it when you take your stories on the road to other parts of Scotland, and incorporate bits of history. How did the little coffins in the Nat'l Museum come to your attention for The Falls?

More Answered Questions

When are you coming to Norway?

One of the reasons I like Crime/Mystery series is that I get comfortable with the characters, I never get enough of the characters I love - like Rebus. Have you considered a prequel, which worked great for the Morse TV character, less well for other stories?

Any plans for Rebus to return to TV?

About Goodreads Q&A