Part of Dalziel & Pascoe, book 20
First published 2002
Detective Superintendent Andy Dalziel faces his most personal case when old enemies resurface with deadly intent. Someone from his past has returned to settle scores, targeting both Dalziel and his partner Detective Chief Inspector Peter Pascoe. The investigation pulls them into a web of revenge that spans decades. As bodies pile up and the threats grow more personal, Dalziel must confront mistakes from earlier cases while protecting those closest to him. Pascoe finds himself caught between loyalty to his superior and concern for his own family's safety. The partnership that has solved countless crimes now faces its greatest test. Hill weaves together past and present as the detectives race to stop a killer who knows their methods, their weaknesses, and their deepest fears. The case forces both men to examine the cost of their years in police work and the enemies they have made along the way.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, detective
Vibes: dark, emotional, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, partnership, personal-stakes
Hardcover · HarperCollinsPublishers
Content warnings: death, violence