Publisher's Synopsis
Inspector Abaline is back, in a sinister and brutal sequel to The Devil's Tourniquet.Abaline is on the trail of a ruthless, sadistic killer, driven by vengeance and a warped, misguided sense of family loyalty and honour.Joseph Clancy, 84-years-old, has disappeared. The last known sighting of him is as he prepares to walk his dog up on the moors, late in the evening. The task of locating Joseph has fallen to Inspector Abaline. However, with the added presence of his close, personal friendship with him, emotions are running high. When one of Joseph's sons also goes missing, Abaline knows that he must keep his feelings in check. During the investigation, it becomes clear that a longstanding family feud, and some damning personal letters, dating back to the end of the Second World War, could have a significant part to play in the mysterious disappearances. Abaline will need to summon all of his detective skills to work his way through the myriad of accusations, lies, deceit, and murder, in his quest to find the truth.
