How far would you go to protect yourself if the truth is too hard to swallow? DI Brian Brandon's first murder investigation after a forced leave of absence seems open and shut. A love triangle gone horribly wrong. But, the more he digs into the life of the victim - freelance cybersecurity consultant Ray Higgins - the deeper he's drawn into a complex web of greed and betrayal. With bodies piling up and the press baying for blood, Brian faces a race against the clock. What he hasn't planned on is that his own demons are also hot on his heels. Can he uncover the killer's true identity before they catch up with him, or is he doomed to pay the ultimate price?