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1. Why is Rebus glad for the break?

Rebus is glad for the break because ever since he offended his boss in a moment of drunken thoughtlessness he has been riding a desk. The worst thing had been attending psychology courses useless to police work.

2. How did Rebus offend his boss?

Everyone at Rebus' work refers to Rebus' boss as Farmer Watson, though never to his face. One day, at a work party Rebus had too much to drink and called his boss by his nickname. He has regretted it ever since.

3. Why is Rebus so uncomfortable with the fact the Metropolitan police regard him as an expert in serial killers?

When Rebus is introduced to his London colleagues, he becomes aware they think he is some kind of expert in serial killers when in reality he has only solved one case. This makes him feel uncomfortable and he feels like a fraud.

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