Publisher's Synopsis
Brodie Farrell's work has often led her into trouble, but this time her problem is personal. Having just ended her relationship with Detective Superintendent Jack Deacon, she discovers she's pregnant with his child. But Jack has problems of his own, as does the other man in Brodie's life - her best friend Daniel Hood, who has just started working for her. When a twelve-year-old boy, Noah, comes to him for advice, Daniel vows to help, and when Daniel finds Noah with bruises, he starts investigating. Meanwhile, Deacon is investigating an old friend, Terry Walsh, who is accused of smuggling drugs. When Walsh is suspected of murder, his alibi comes from his solicitor - who just happens to be Noah's father...
