From the back of the book:
Return from the dead as a lost soul striving to collect Karma. With daring and wit, you'll be reborn a higher being. But don't lose your Will to Live too soon, or you may come back as pond scum! Only an ingenious use of your supernatural powers will see you through the post-mortem mayhem of Lost Souls.
Lost Souls is the first role playing system for adventures in the afterlife. Intuitive, consistent and highly playable rules make it easy to learn and fun to play. The unique premise and fascinating characters are unlike those of any other game. With Lost Souls, death is only the beginning.
The expanded 2nd edition includes:
15 character professions, plus rules for creating your own.
22 lost soul types, from apparitions to wraiths.
Over 140 supernatural powers.
Dozens of strange beings, including crypt lurkers, funeral butterflies, and the specter of Jack the Ripper.
2 chilling introductory adventures.
A chapter explaining Limbo, ectoplasm, the Outer Planes, and other secrets of the afterlife.
Extensive guidelines for combining horror and black humor into an unforgettable experience.