Who is John Rebus? Why has Rebus come to London? What is Rebus hoping to do in London? Is it Rebus' choice to come to London? Why or why not? What does Rebus leave behind in Edinburgh? What is the state of Rebus' job in Edinburgh? What impact does this situation have on Rebus' decision to come to London?

Who is George Flight? Why is he working on the Wolfman case? What was Flight's involvement in Rebus joining the case? What does Flight hope will happen when the case is solved? What is Flight's personal stake in the case? Is Flight attempting to make a name for himself? Explain your answer.

Discuss the Wolfman. Who is the Wolfman? What crime does the Wolfman commit? Why is he called the Wolfman? Is the Wolfman a man or woman? What are the paintings the Wolfman is...