The second in the detective series featuring DI Geraldine Steel

When a man dies in a gas explosion, the police suspect arson. But the case takes on a new and terrible twist when the prime suspect, a local felon, is viciously attacked. As police enquiries lead from the expensive Harchester Hill estate to the local brothel, their key witness dies in a hit-and-run. Coincidence? Or cold-blooded murder?

With so many lives lost already, DI Geraldine Steel must put her problems aside, to protect others. After all, in the race for justice, sacrifices must be made.

"A well-written, soundly plotted, psychologically acute story" - The Times

"Well-written and absorbing right from the get-go... with an exhilarating climax that you don't see coming" - eurocrime.co.uk

"Leigh Russell does a good job of keeping her readers guessing. She also uses a deft hand developing her characters, especially the low-lifes... a good read" - San Francisco Book Review

"perfect character building... cleverly written... can't wait for the next one" - bestbookstoread.co.uk