Dead Souls

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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. 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. The ghost of Jack Morton, friend and colleague, is riding Rebus's dreams, not always helping with his caseload. Chasing a part-time poisoner at the local zoo, Reubs hits upon a freed paedophile, camera in hand. Outing the paedophile rouses the vigilantes and leaves Rubus with mixed feeling and another weight on his conscience. But the straw that looks like breaking Rebus's back comes courtesy of the US government. Feted by the tabloid press and put under Rebus's watchful eye, a convicted murderer is looking to play games - with Rebus as his number one pawn...