By Michael MacLeod
CRIME writing king Ian Rankin has booked out a library to host his 50th birthday bash – and plans to serve up free booze to his fans.
The Rebus author is inviting readers to a free party in his local library in Edinburgh where he penned some of his most famous chilling scenes.
The generous novelist is even laying on free drinks to anyone who joins in the birthday celebrations.
The event next Tuesday (April 27) will see Rankin talking about his life and work with literary agent Jenny Brown.
He said he specifically chose to hold his party at the capital’s Central Library for its role in providing inspiration for his best-selling series of crime novels.
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Monday, April 19, 2010
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