Murder is a Tricky Business
No one's talking, and those who know are dying.
The sudden disappearance of a beloved television star sends shockwaves through London's entertainment industry. When the case lands on DCI Isaac Cook's desk at Challis Street Police Station's elite Murder Investigation Team, he's immediately suspicious. This isn't her first vanishing act—but something feels different this time.
As Cook and his dedicated team dig deeper, bodies begin accumulating around the investigation with alarming speed. Each victim takes another piece of the puzzle to their grave. The trail of evidence points to Angus MacTavish, the Government's formidable Chief Whip whose political ambitions may be masking darker motives.
Behind the glamorous façade of television production lurks a web of deadly secrets. The executive producer of the actress's popular soap opera is hiding crucial information. His assistant has overheard conversations never meant for public ears. And her charming co-star maintains a carefully constructed persona that's beginning to crack under pressure.
At the heart of this lethal conspiracy lies a mysterious child whose true identity threatens to topple not just the current government but shake the very foundations of the nation itself. Cook must unravel this tangled web of deception before the killer strikes again.
This gripping London detective thriller masterfully combines police procedural with high-stakes political intrigue, where buried secrets prove more dangerous than any weapon, and silence can be deadlier than confession.