This series plunges readers into the heart of historical holiday seasons, where festive cheer collides with chilling crimes. Follow a sharp detective as they unravel intricate murder cases set against captivating past eras. The narratives weave together personal vendettas and political machinations, offering a compelling blend of suspense, historical ambiance, and unexpected twists.
On Christmas Eve, 1943, the newly formed but undermanned Homicide division of the Melbourne police force is called to investigate the vicious double murder of a father and son. When Military Intelligence becomes involved, Homicide's Inspector Titus Lambert must unravel the personal from the political.