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Robert Rankin
Robert Fleming Rankin (born 1949) is a prolific British humorous novelist. Robert Rankin's books are a mix of science fiction, fantasy, the occult, urban legends, running gags, metafiction, steampunk and outrageous characters, he is the Father of Far Fetched Fiction and has been described as the dr…
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Robert Fleming Rankin (born 1949) is a prolific British humorous novelist.
Robert Rankin's books are a mix of science fiction, fantasy, the occult, urban legends, running gags, metafiction, steampunk and outrageous characters, he is the Father of Far Fetched Fiction and has been described as the drinking man's H. G. Wells.
LATEST RELEASENormanghast2023★ 8.0/10 Rating COMING NEXTThe Priestess of Penge2027 THE AUTHOR’S WORLDS
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The Final Brentford Trilogy3 books in this catalog2017–2023✓ Completed series 
Japanese Devil Fish Girl5 books in this catalog2010–2013 
Eddie Bear2 books in this catalog2002–2006 
The Trilogy that Dare Not Speak Its Name Trilogy3 books in this catalog1997–2000 
Pooley and Omally2 books in this catalog1996–2001 
Cornelius Murphy4 books in this catalog1993–1995 
Armageddon Trilogy3 books in this catalog1990–1992 
Brentford9 books in this catalog1981–2009 AUTHOR CAREER
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The Priestess of Penge 2027 Normanghast 2023 ★ 8.0/10 5 ratings The Final Brentford Trilogy #3 The Chronicles of Banarnia 2018 ★ 9.7/10 3 ratings The Final Brentford Trilogy #2 The Lord of the Ring Roads 2017 ★ 9.3/10 3 ratings The Final Brentford Trilogy #1 The Abominable Showman 2015 ★ 6.0/10 1 ratings 
I, Robert 2015 ★ 10.0/10 1 ratings 
The Divine Commodore 2014 ★ 7.0/10 1 ratings 
The Chickens of Atlantis and Other Fowl and Filthy Fiends 2013 Japanese Devil Fish Girl #4 Alice on Mars 2013 ★ 9.0/10 1 ratings Japanese Devil Fish Girl The Educated Ape and Other Wonders of the Worlds 2012 Japanese Devil Fish Girl #3 The Mechanical Messiah and Other Marvels of the Modern Age 2011 ★ 5.0/10 1 ratings Japanese Devil Fish Girl #2 The Japanese Devil Fish Girl and Other Unnatural Attractions 2010 ★ 6.0/10 1 ratings Japanese Devil Fish Girl #1 
Retromancer 2009 ★ 9.0/10 1 ratings Brentford #9 
Necrophenia 2008 ★ 8.0/10 1 ratings 
The Da Da De Da Da Code 2007 The Toyminator 2006 ★ 10.0/10 1 ratings Eddie Bear #2 
The Brightonomicon 2005 ★ 8.0/10 1 ratings Brentford #8 
Knees Up Mother Earth 2004 ★ 6.0/10 1 ratings Brentford #7 
The Witches of Chiswick 2003 ★ 8.0/10 1 ratings The Hollow Chocolate Bunnies of the Apocalypse 2002 ★ 8.0/10 2 ratings Eddie Bear #1 
The Fandom of the Operator 2001 ★ 6.0/10 1 ratings Web Site Story 2001 ★ 6.0/10 1 ratings Pooley and Omally #2 Waiting For Godalming 2000 ★ 6.0/10 1 ratings The Trilogy that Dare Not Speak Its Name Trilogy #3 
Sex and Drugs and Sausage Rolls 2000 ★ 8.0/10 1 ratings Brentford #6