With a spate of horrific incidents and a trail of victims, the pressure is mounting for Grace Macallan, new superintendent of the Crime & Counter Terrorism Directorate. Troubled by her own demons and with everyone baying for the blood of Billy Nelson and his old paramilitary contacts, can Grace hold her nerve?
After a spectacular rise through the ranks of Special Branch, Grace Macallan's career has hit a serious roadblock. Now she's ended up at Lothian and Borders Police HQ, still wondering if one big decision has ruined her career and her reputation forever.
A scheme to defraud the Unemployment Insurance department spirals out of control, leading to unforeseen and catastrophic outcomes. As the characters navigate the fallout, themes of greed, deception, and the repercussions of their actions come to the forefront, revealing the complex interplay between desperation and morality.