A clandestine vigilante squad's escalating violence inadvertently targets Detective Rick Turner, forcing him to confront a criminal underworld and question his own loyalties. As London grapples with rampant crime, a shadowy elite unit delivers criminals to the police with irrefutable evidence. However, their methods turn deadly when they blunder into a police operation, leaving Detective Rick Turner among the casualties. Rick's estranged brother, Sam, a fugitive operating outside the law, may hold the key to navigating the vast criminal web they are both being drawn into. Mistrusted by his superiors and hunted by a vengeful enemy, Rick must determine where his true allegiances lie.

Praise for the DS Rick Turner series highlights its compelling nature, with Ann Cleeves calling it 'A compulsive thriller' and Daniel Sellers describing it as 'A terrifically tense sequel!'. Reader reviews echo this sentiment, with comments like 'So many twists and surprises,' 'I read it in one sitting,' 'Ticked all the boxes for a great thriller,' and 'Had me gripped' indicating strong reader engagement. The book is recommended for fans of authors like Gytha Lodge, Michael Wood, and Matt Brolly, suggesting a readership that appreciates fast-paced, intricate crime narratives. The collective echo suggests a book that delivers on suspense and plot complexity, keeping readers thoroughly invested.