Val mcdermid is one of the bright new lights in mystery field Washington Post. colleague and ex-lover is dead murdered. a colleague and friend have been tried convicted in prison for the murder. an exchange lover is romantically and manched with the lover of a convicted murderer. these are the not so pleasant surprises waiting Lindsey Gordon on her return from herself impose exile following the messy aftermath of her last investigation. Lizzy finally home since of Justice demands the investigate the murderer and clear friends name. her effort are muddled by the fact that Allison Maxwell the murder woman inspired violence in a long list of critical suspects. is Lindsay pledges deeper and deeper into the tango Web of lies and secrets and intrigues surrounding the victim colorful and unethical life she Undercovers blackmail prostitution betrayal of trust and theft and classified Scottish office papers shocking resolution! Lindsay Gordon loyal friend dedicated journalist reluctant sleuth strong woman with Keen intelligence in defiable energy generation is at it again!