She can t prove he did it. But she might die trying...
From the Sunday Times No.1 bestselling author of the Logan McRae series, comes a standalone spinoff featuring DS Roberta Steel.
Revenge is a dangerous thing...
Detective Chief Inspector Roberta Steel got caught fitting up Jack Wallace that s why they demoted her and quashed his sentence. Now he s back on the streets and women are being attacked again. Wallace has to be responsible, but if Detective Sergeant Steel goes anywhere near him, his lawyers will get her thrown off the force for good.
The Powers That Be won t listen to her, not after what happened last time. According to them, she s got more than enough ongoing cases to keep her busy. Perhaps she could try solving a few instead of harassing an innocent man?
Steel knows Wallace is guilty. And the longer he gets away with it, the more women will suffer. The question is: how much is she willing to sacrifice to stop him?
Excellent The Times Books of the Year
MacBride is blessed with a true skill ... talk about a tale with bite Sun
One of the finest exponents of Tartan Noir ... an express train of a story Daily Mail
Splendid Daily Telegraph
Laugh-out-loud comic set pieces interweave with crimes of raw depravity The Times Crime Club
MacBride s skill in writing about truly terrible things with care and empathy is clear Scotsman
Praise for Stuart MacBride:
Dark and gripping. A riveting page-turner Independent on Sunday
MacBride is a damned fine writer Peter James
A satisfyingly compelling thriller Sunday Mirror
Skilful storytelling ... strong characterisation ... both intriguing and engrossing Guardian
MacBride s thrillers just keep getting better Express
Exciting ... a guaranteed bestseller Literary Review
Unmissable ... Superb storytelling Sun
Crime fiction of the highest order Mark Billingham
A terrific writer ... Logan McRae is a delight The Times
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