While this standalone novel departs from the excellent Tom Thorne series written by Mark Billingham, apparently he couldn't resist including his favorite protagonist in a cameo role.In this story, however, we are introduced to a whole new set of characters including Helen, a very pregnant policewoman, days away from giving birth.Helen's significant other also is on the job.He is killed while on an apparent drug gang initiation, during which a new member shoots at a car that has flashed its headlights at the one in which he is a passenger.As a result, the victim's auto swerves into a bus stop smashing into Helen's mate and killing him.Helen then begins to look into her partner's recent activities, and to wonder whether he was on the take.Despite her swollen belly, Helen undertakes an investigation of her own, leading to all kinds of ramifications.
The graphic descriptions of drug culture and the kids involved in the operations are matched only by the intricacy of the plotting.There is more than one twist when the story takes another turn.The novel is as well-written as anything the author has done, and highly recommended.
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