Dead Souls: An Inspector Rebus Novel (Inspector Rebus Novels)

One of the best Rebus books, though it does leave some loose ends (on purpose?).

I only bought this book 'cos it was on sale in a bookstore in Prague. And boy was I glad I got it. The complexity of the plot and the depth of characters made this novel so satisfying to read. If you're into detective stories, Ian Rankin's novels are not to be missed.

provocative

Very descriptive,fantastic story,definitely a book you won't be able to put down.

A real page turner, had to finish it as soon as I picked it up. A great plot. A call from an old friend brings back memories and more than a little guilt for DI John Rebus of the Lothian and Borders police. Suddenly it seems Edinburgh's streets are crowded with the lost and forgotten. Stalking a poisoner at the local zoo, Rebus hits upon a freed paedophile, camera in hand. Outing the man...more

A real page turner, had to finish it as soon as I picked it up. A great plot. A call from an old friend brings back memories and more than a little guilt for DI John Rebus of the Lothian and Borders police. Suddenly it seems Edinburgh's streets are crowded with the lost and forgotten. Stalking a poisoner at the local zoo, Rebus hits upon a freed paedophile, camera in hand. Outing the man rouses the vigilantes and leaves Rebus with mixed feelings and another weight on his conscience. But the straw that looks like breaking Rebus's back comes courtesy of the US government. Fêted by the tabloid press and put under Rebus's watchful eye, a convicted murderer is looking to play games with Rebus as his pawn...   hide

Found this book by accident. An have continued buying Rankin's works...

Great mystery. I plan to read more of his books in this series.