by J. J. Marric
Part of Gideon, book 26
First published 1990
Commander George Gideon faces his worst nightmare when the Drugs Squad identifies Matthew Gideon as their primary suspect. The veteran police officer who has spent decades pursuing criminals now confronts an impossible choice. His paternal instincts urge him to shield his son from investigation. His professional integrity demands he follow the evidence wherever it leads. Gideon must navigate the treacherous ground between family loyalty and police duty. The case forces him to question everything he believes about justice when it strikes so close to home. At its heart, this is a story about a father's love colliding with a cop's conscience.
Genres: mystery, crime, family-drama
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: family-loyalty-vs-duty, moral-dilemma
207 pages · Hardcover · Hodder & Stoughton