by J. J. Marric
Part of Gideon, book 5
First published 1975
Commander George Gideon knows what's coming. With police forces stretched beyond their limits, London's criminal underworld prepares to strike. The veteran detective's instincts prove correct as crime after crime hits the city. His officers race to fill dangerous gaps in coverage, but they face seasoned professionals who know exactly what they're doing. A child murderer's brutal work and escalating gang violence create chaos across the city. Yet Gideon suspects something larger lurks behind the mayhem. The visible crimes serve as cover for criminal minds planning an operation that dwarfs everything else. As his depleted force struggles to maintain order, Gideon must see through the smokescreen of violence to identify the real threat before it's too late.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, detective, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: investigation, law-enforcement
Setting: London
Period: 20th-century
192 pages · Paperback · Trafalgar Square
Content warnings: violence