A brutal murder at Exeter University ignites a dangerous investigation for DS Imogen Grey. When Professor Hugh Norris is found dead, DS Grey and her partner DS Adrian Miles must interrogate students to uncover the motive and the killer. As the body count escalates with another professor's murder, the police realize the investigation is a sinister game with deadly stakes. The detectives are forced to confront their own pasts to find the perpetrator before more lives are lost, questioning if they can handle the truth.

The novel is positioned as a twisty thriller, appealing to fans of established crime authors like M.J. Arlidge and Angela Marsons. The premise suggests a fast-paced investigation with escalating stakes as the body count rises. The inclusion of the detectives examining their own pasts hints at a personal connection to the case or a complex character-driven element. The narrative appears designed to keep readers guessing until the final reveal, focusing on the psychological aspects of the game the killer is playing.