Pitch Black

DCI William Lorimer has just returned from a refreshing holiday and is immediately called in to investigate the murder of a footballer.  The victim's wife has been arrested and charged with the murder, however Lorimer is unable to get a word out of her when he speaks to her.  Is there more to the killing than just an out and out domestic?  The victim had been a new signing to the club, was that related to his death?

The football team's first is marred by several controversial calls by the referee.  Following the game to referee is shot at close quarters by someone using a sawed off shotgun.  The case worsens when a second star footballer from the same team is gunned down.  What is going on?  Lorimer brings in his friend, Solomon Brightman, a psychologist who has helped him on previous cases, for another opinion.

Lorimer's interest is piqued when he is showna report that states that one of the team members has a father serving time for manslaughter.  It was also interesting that the same player had not shown up for practice.  His flat is empty as if he had pulled up stakes rapidly.  What are his connections to the killings; killer or victim?

There will be another death before Lorimer's team is able to resolve the killing spree.  Author Alex Gray had me involved right from the first page.  The read is fast paced and hard to put down.  I can't wait to get my hands on the sequel.