Laura Bingham has a problem. This attráctive new recruit to a sleazy telephone sex-line service has jo incurred the rage of a mysterious caller. Laura may new to the game, but she recognises evil when she he it. And the angry caller is into extreme sexual sadist Meanwhile, homicide detective Jake Phillips is detailed to keep an eye on his police colleague Sergeant Mondello, and to report any bizarre behaviour. Though a legend on the Chicago police force, Mondello is having marital problems, and trouble seems imminent.

That same evening, while on security duty, Mondello saves the mayor from an assassination attempt - but gets involved in an embarrassing public brawl. So, instead of offering Mondello gratitude, the politicians are after his blood.

As Jake Phillips' diverse investigations proceed, the death toll starts to escalate until he is forced to confront some very unwelcome suspicions.

And a terrified woman finds nowhere else to run ...

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SPECIAL VICTIMS ('Sharp characterisation and deft shifts lin unanticipated directions make this a gripping read* Püblishers Weekly; 'As taut as piano wire ... and cuts just as deep' Andrew Vacchs).

Cover photograph by Colin Thomas