A gritty and atmospheric crime thriller set against the backdrop of Liverpool in 1981, where justice is far from guaranteed and the past refuses to stay buried.

Detective Sergeant Leigh Borrowdale is struggling with a system that seems determined to let criminals walk free. Having just watched a man she believes is a murderer escape justice, she's also dealing with the ongoing mystery of her missing brother, whose disappearance continues to haunt her.

With few leads and even fewer answers, Leigh is finding it increasingly difficult to separate her professional responsibilities from her personal battles.

Her former partner, both professionally and romantically, DI Des Chung, wants to help. But their complicated history makes working together anything but straightforward, particularly in a police force where Leigh is already fighting to be taken seriously.

When a notorious criminal is found dead, Leigh is determined to uncover the truth. Even the worst people deserve justice, and someone needs to speak for those who no longer have a voice.

As tensions erupt across Liverpool and the streets of Toxteth descend into violence, Leigh and Des must put their differences aside to solve a dangerous case before more lives are lost.

Blending police procedural, historical detail, and compelling characters, this gripping novel explores corruption, injustice, personal loss, and the challenges faced by a female detective in 1980s Britain.