Seventies cop, Jack Mills has been assigned a murder investigation but when he receives a mysterious old photograph, Jack can't get the harrowing image out of his mind and manages to pull a few strings with his father-in-law, Charley Wilson (who is a top man' in the force) although the two men don't get along, it is reluctantly agreed that Jack could have a small team to help him with the case. The investigation leads Jack to some very uncomfortable places and shakes his principles to the core. His inquiries could have far reaching consequences throughout the force not to mention they will endanger his life and those of his close friends and family. The back story, set in the 1940s, provides the reader with clues to the tale behind the photograph and the gritty storyline provides plenty of action, and as with all good mysteries there is a twist! ( )