DI Anna Travis has just moved to a new, upscale flat, and before she can
get settled in, is called to a murder site in Chalk Farm. DCI Carol
Cunningham is in charge. It turns out that Travis knew the victim -
retired DI Frank Brandon.
Travis’ new partner is DC Gordon Loach. He is new to the Murder Squad.
Travis is not impressed by him. Having talked to the financial advisor
of the widow, Travis has a name to research. It proves to be an alias
for a known drug Lord in England. However, he seems to have
disappeared. Could he have been behind the killing?
Later a car driven by Brandon is located by Cunningham and Travis in a
lock up. Inside they find a body, which is identified as a driver for a
business firm. He had been the person who had sent some people to the
location where Brandon was killed to get drugs.
Travis starts to do a bit of independent investigation, and when she
finds information, Cunningham warns her about going rogue. It could
mean Travis losing her job.
As more evidence comes in, it points to a possible connection with the
drug scene, and one man in particular. The body count is going up,
too. Each dead person seems to connect to the same person.
It is at this point that Detective Chief Superintendent James Langton
begins to oversee the case. He puts a lot of trust in Travis’
suppositions. But will that be enough to catch the man responsible?
Author Lynda La Plante mystery is filled with many twists and turns
leading to surprises and a stunning conclusion. This story is fast
paced and full of action. I found the book hard to put down, and am
awaiting the sequels.
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