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Dead Souls

By: Ian Rankin
Narrated by: James Macpherson
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Stalking a poisoner at the local zoo, Inspector John Rebus comes across a paedophile taking pictures of children.

When the social workers claim he is there for legitimate educational reasons, Rebus is faced with a dilemma—should he be outed to protect local kids or given a chance to start anew?

As the locals begin a hate campaign, Rebus gets a call from the past: the son of a friend has gone missing, and no one else will make time to ask the right questions. And then a fragment of Scotland's criminal history is repatriated at the end of a life sentence for murder.

Once more Rebus' cup of trouble runneth over, and the ghosts of past misdeeds return to haunt Edinburgh's streets.

©1999 John Rebus Ltd (P)2015 Orion Publishing Group Crime Crime Fiction Fiction Mystery Police Procedural Traditional Detectives Detective Scotland Haunted Suspense

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I was thinking of giving up on this to begin with. It took a while to get going with information I just wasn't interested in. I'm glad I persisted as in the end I couldn't put it down.

took a few chapters but great in the end

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Ian Rankin and Detective Inspector Rebus at their best. A must for all Rebus fans.

Excellent

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I found this book fast paced, and gripping as is usual for Ian Rankin's novels. However, I felt it was a bit 'unfinished' with several points left in the air.

Overall I enjoyed it though, and I do like James Macpherson's narration, apart from his 'posh' D S Clarke's voice. (trouble with audio is that I don't always know how to spell the names)

Enjoyable

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loved it. what a great book. loads of twists and turns . with multiple storylines happening at the same time. what more could you ask for to keep you alert on a long car journey!!😁

The books in this series just get better!

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The narrator complimented the wonderful storyline and despite having read this previously it had a whole new slant with the narrators fantastic performance. Classic Rebus wrestling with his conscience and the recognition that he is no longer as physically strong a man as he once was. Rankin poses questions of the treatment of offenders leading Rebus to consider and reflect.

Excellent

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