The reviews are in either typescript or published format and are noted as such. The published reviews are from a variety of serial publications. They are arranged alphabetically by the surname of the author of the work reviewed.

Amis, Martin, Press cutting of a review, 29 November 2014, by Ian Rankin of ‘The Zone of Interest’ by Martin Amis, and other novels, ‘The Guardian. Folio 1.

Chandler, Raymond. Annotated typescripts of a review, undated, by Ian Rankin of ‘The Big Sleep’, by Raymond Chandler, three drafts; with related research and working notes, undated. Folios 2-7.

Davis, Carol Anne. Typescript of a review, circa 1997, by Ian Rankin of ‘Shrouded’, by Carol Anne Davis. Folios 8-10.

Findlay, Donald, QC. Press cutting of a review, 25 October 1998, by Ian Rankin of ‘Three verdicts’, by Donald Findlay, from ‘Scotland on Sunday’. Folio 11.

Hill, Reginald. Press cutting of a review, 22 February 1998, by Ian Rankin of ‘On Beulah Height, by Reginald Hill, from ‘Scotland on Sunday’. Folio 12.

Fossum, Karin. Press cutting of a review, 29 November 2014, by Ian Rankin of, ‘I Can See in the Dark’ by Karin Fossum, and other novels, from ‘The Guardian. See Amis, Martin. Folio 1.

Fyfield, Frances. Press cutting of a review, 22 February 1998, by Ian Rankin of 'Blind Date’ by Frances Fyfield, from ‘Scotland on Sunday’. Folio 12.

Hiney, Tom. Press cutting of a review, 4 May 1997, by Ian Rankin of ‘Raymond Chandler: A Biography’ by Tom Hiney, from an unknown journal. Folio 13.

Johnston, Paul. Typescript of a review, circa 1997, by Ian Rankin of 'Body Politic' by Paul Johnston. See Davis, Carol Anne. Folios 8-10.

Kellerman, Faye and Jonathan. Press cutting of a review, 23 February 1997, by Ian Rankin of various novels by Faye and Jonathan Kellerman, from ‘Scotland on Sunday’. Folio 14.

Leonard, Elmore. Photocopy of a review, 17 April 1999, by Ian Rankin of ‘Be Cool’ by Elmore Leonard, from ‘Daily Mail’. Folio 15.

Lindsay, Frederic. Press cutting of a review, 31 January 1985, by Ian Rankin of ‘Brond’ by Frederic Lindsay, from ‘The Student’. Folio 16.

Macbeth, George. Annotated typescript of a review, 1987, by Ian Rankin of 'A Child of War’ by George Macbeth, with author’s annotations. Folios 17-20.

MacColla, Fionn. Press cutting of a review, 31 January 1985, by Ian Rankin of ‘The Albannach’ by Fionn MacColla, from ‘The Student’. See Lindsay, Frederic. Folio 16.

Mina, Denise. Typescript of a review, 2006, by Ian Rankin, 'Empathy is the Enemy: An Appreciation by Ian Rankin', of Denise Mina’s Hellblazer novel. Folios 21-22.

Mogwai. Typescript of a review, 2008, by Ian Rankin of 'The Hawk is Howling', an album by Mogwai. Folios 23-26.

Stannard, Martin. Photocopy of a review, 15 August 2009, by Ian Rankin of ‘Muriel Spark: The Biography’ by Martin Stannard, from ‘The Scotsman Saturday’. Folios 27-29.

Summerscale, Kate. Photocopy of a review, 12 April 2008, by Ian Rankin of 'The Suspicions of Mr Whicher' by Kate Summerscale, from ‘The Guardian’. Folios 30-33.

Taibo, Paco Ignacio II. Annotated typescript of a review, after 1990, by Ian Rankin of the works of Paco Ignacio II for BBC Radio, with author's annotations and related developmental notes. Folios 34-37.

Van Morrison. Press cutting of a review, 29 November 2014, by Ian Rankin of, ‘Lit Up Inside’ by Van Morrison, and other novels, from ‘The Guardian. See Amis, Martin. Folio 1. Winter, Douglas E. Press cutting of? a review, 15 June 1997, by Ian Rankin of ‘Millenium’ by Douglas E. Winter, from ‘Scotsman on Sunday’. Folio 38.

Various artists. Annotated typescripts of a review, 2014, by Ian Rankin of 'Fade to Black', a compilation CD by various musical artists; with related research and working notes, 2014. Folios 39-49.