by J. J. Marric
Part of Gideon, book 8
First published 1994
Commander George Gideon confronts his most challenging week at Scotland Yard. A summit meeting brings French, German, and American statesmen to London, placing enormous pressure on Gideon to ensure their safety. The Metropolitan Police must coordinate security while the city buzzes with diplomatic activity. Then murder strikes. The first killing seems random, but when a second body appears, Gideon realizes the crimes share a mysterious link. He must juggle the relentless demands of protecting world leaders with hunting a killer whose motives remain unclear. The investigation pulls him deeper into a web of connections that threaten both his cases. As the summit continues, Gideon races to solve the murders before the pattern claims another victim. The detective faces the ultimate test of his skills as both protector and investigator.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, detective, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: investigation, protector-and-investigator
Setting: London, Scotland Yard
Period: 20th-century
189 pages · Hardcover · Chivers North Amer