Edinburgh's foremost crime writer is inviting fans to join him at an exclusive event in aid of Royal Blind, to be hosted at the famous Caley Brewery on September 2, 2011.

'An Evening with Ian Rankin' will follow the same award winning format as last year’s event, which won a Scottish Event Award as Best Charitable Event.

This year Ian will give a sneak preview from The Impossible Dead, the second of the Malcolm Fox series to be published in hardback and eBook by Orion Publishing on October 13, 2011.

Following the reading the audience will have the opportunity to participate in a question and answer session hosted by TV presenter Stephen Jardine. The evening will include a raffle and auction of exclusive Rankin memorabilia and to finish this very special event Ian will meet and greet guests and will be available for a short book signing session.

“Last year this event sold out within 24 hours and raised over £10,000 for Royal Blind,” said Helen Forrest, marketing manager at Royal Blind.

“We are really privileged that Ian Rankin, Stephen Jardine and The Caledonian Brewery have all agreed to host another event for us with support from The Scotsman and Orion Publishing. Tickets are strictly limited for the event, due to brewery restrictions but for those lucky enough to attend we hope they will really enjoy the whole occasion.”

Tickets for the event are priced at £60 and are on sale now.

Tickets can only be purchased directly from the charity and the ticket price includes a commemorative gift bag, a hot and cold buffet and a fine selection of Caledonian Beers and wine.

To purchase tickets call Amy or Colleen on 0131 229 1456 or email events@royalblind.org for further information.

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