Rankin has delivered a powerful series of books featuring his beleaguered DI John Rebus, and while never less than gripping, a certain tiredness seemed to be setting in. Thankfully, this new novel is a resounding return to form, with a plot as enjoyably labyrinthine as any Rankin enthusiast could wish and pithy dialogue that fairly leaps off the page. Stalking the streets of Edinburgh on the trail of a poisoner, Rebus hits upon a freed paedophile and his subsequent outing of the man leaves him with very mixed feelings. But another problem develops for Rebus: a convicted murderer has him in his sights for some lethal games. And the tabloid press lionising of Rebus won't help him in this situation. As always, Rankin is perfectly ready to tackle contentious issues--precisely the thing that gives his books their powerful sense of veracity. And Rebus, no longer in danger of having a soap opera-like accumulation of personal problems, seems as fresh and well-observed character as in those first exhilarating books. Rankin has caught his form again, with even more assurance. -- Barry Forshaw

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An unexpected call brings back memories and guilt for DK John Rebus of the Lothian and Borders police. An old schoolfriend's son has gone missing, and Brian Mee would like 'Johnny' to do a little digging on the side to put his wife's mind at rest. Then Rebus finds by chance a freed paedophile at the zoo with camera in hand. 'Outing' the man brings in the vigilantes, leaving Rebus with mixed feelings and another weight on his conscience. But the last straw is a convicted killer, back on home ground after extradition from the US. Cary Oakes is looking to play games - with Rebus as his number one pawn. --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.

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