First published 2011
Inspector Banks returns from vacation to discover his daughter has made a dangerous decision. She has allowed a drug dealer and money launderer to hide in Banks's own home while he was away. The criminal has used Banks's house as a safe haven, putting both his daughter and his career at serious risk. Banks must navigate the conflict between his duty as a police officer and his love for his daughter. The case forces him to confront how well he knows the people closest to him. His professional obligations clash with his family loyalty as he deals with the consequences of his daughter's choices. The investigation becomes deeply personal when the line between his work and private life disappears completely.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, family-drama
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: conflict-of-interest, family-loyalty
331 pages · Paperback · Bruna