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Dead Souls (Inspector Rebus) (Paperback)

by Ian Rankin (Author)
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  • Paperback: 496 pages
  • Publisher: Orion; New edition edition (25 Oct 1999)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0752826840
  • ISBN-13: 978-0752826844
  • Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 11 x 3.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 102,468 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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When an author is as successful as Rankin has been with his tough and idiomatic Scottish thrillers, a problem sets in after several books: How to keep the formula fresh?

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 a character as in those first exhilarating books. Rankin has caught his form again, with even more assurance. --Barry Forshaw



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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 he 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's cup of trouble runneth over and the ghosts of past misdeeds return to haunt Edinburgh's streets.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Rebus masterpiece, 17 Jan 2002
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Another intriguing Rebus novel, with lots going on, plenty of suspense, and lots of good Edinburgh insights. My first Rebus novel was The Falls - this second reading of Rebus shows what a master Rankin is as you see how the character develops. I think I'm going to now read the series through and start with book 1 so that I can follow things through chronologically. If you've not read Rankin before then I recommend you do - mind you - you'll find you can't put it down - so make sure you've got some time on your hands!
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A complex, clever and satisfying read, 27 Dec 1999
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This is the first of Ian Rankin's books I have read and I will definitely be coming back for more. His hero, Rebus, is a complex, flawed but realistic detective. Serial killer Cary Oakes is a chilling and intelligent adversary. Rankin writes exceptionally well. Dead Souls has numerous sub-plots, each as interesting as the main story. The loose ends are tied together in a satisfying and exciting climax. I would definitely recommend this book to all those hard-to-please lovers of crime fiction.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A superb read - One of the best Rebus novels, 6 Jan 2002
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This review is from: Dead Souls (Inspector Rebus) (Paperback)
Having read several Ian Rankin novels prior to Dead Souls, this novel reaches new heights of readability.
Previous novels have seen the development of the John Rebus character and provided enough details to keep the reader uncertain of which side of the line Rebus will step to next.
Having developed the chararcter in some very dark novels such as 'Tooth and Nail' it would appear that Dead Souls concentrates more on the story and the surroundings. With the novel set in Edinburgh this is an excellent feature.
Dead Souls follows several storylines which are connected to Rebus, as you would expect in everyday life - a similar style of writing to the 'Frost' books by R D Wingfield.
This book for me was particularly enjoyable, I found it lighter(not in content but in mood) than the previous novels such as 'Black and Blue' and 'The Hanging Garden'. I also found that this was the first Ian Rankin novel that I could read and read, you feel as if you are in Edinburgh yourself at some points and could almost be one of the chararcters.
The other excellent feature with not only Dead Souls but all of the Rebus novels are the cross references to previous situations and stories that have been featured in other books, the balance is perfect, enough to trigger memories of previous books for those that have read them, however not too many to deter those that have not read any Rebus novels before.
Overall the characters, storyline and surroundings of this novel are excellent and provide thought-provoking read.
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1.0 out of 5 stars For "Dead Souls" read Dead Prose, Dead Plots
The yards of portentous sub-acedemic prose quoted on the back of paperbacks like "Dead Souls", which would make you think you're about to read Dickens or Dostoievsky. Read more
Published on 2 May 2003 by MR C TERRY

3.0 out of 5 stars Unremittingly grim...
This is my first attempt at a Rankin-Rebus novel, having bought it from a restricted selection whilst on holiday. Read more
Published on 25 Jun 2002 by Andy Millward

4.0 out of 5 stars Must Get
My first read of a Rankin Novel and it managed to hook me. If you have a spare day or two or are at a loose end then this book is a "must get". Read more
Published on 4 Sep 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books Ian Rankin has penned.
This is one of the ebst books Ian Rankin has penned. With the possible exceptions of Black Book and The Hanging Garden (a wonderful title by the way)

The plot is... Read more

Published on 9 Mar 2001

4.0 out of 5 stars Not bad, Not bad.
Well, this was my first taste of Ian RAnkin and I have to admit I quite enijoyed it. The start was a little confusing but the mystery soon unfolded. Read more
Published on 27 Nov 2000 by spud@theqm.net

1.0 out of 5 stars Obviously not a good one to start with
Taking on board the comments of Rankin fans, I suppose I should not dismiss the whole series on the strength of this feeble effort. But it's hard not to. Read more
Published on 31 Jul 2000

4.0 out of 5 stars Not quite up there
I am quite a fan of the Rebus series, but, without giving too much away, this is a gripping but ultimately slightly disappointing read. Read more
Published on 25 May 2000 by Clive Pacey

3.0 out of 5 stars Not the best Rebus
If this is your first taste of Rankin and Rebus, you may be forgiven for thinking that he (Rankin) is an average thriller/mystery writer. Read more
Published on 21 Feb 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Looking forward to reading the back-log!
As with many of the previous reviewers,I too was a 'Rebus virgin'.Dead souls is an excellent read,so good infact that I ordered the other nine novels in this series from Amazon.
Published on 29 Jan 2000

4.0 out of 5 stars Crime at its best
I am not a crime fan, I normally find the books follow a formula. However, this book was slightly different and I found it more realistic that not everything came together in a... Read more
Published on 26 Jan 2000 by monkeyuk

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