Meet Detective Chief Inspector John Blizzard — burly and blunt. He takes no nonsense from crooks or his superiors.A young police officer is shot dead while filming a reality show. The public is horrified. The press is ravenous. And the department is desperate to salvage its image.
DCI John Blizzard isn’t exactly a poster boy for modern policing. But when the evidence points to a notorious gangster with long-standing ties to Hafton’s underworld, Blizzard is the only one willing to take him on.
As the media frenzy grows, Blizzard finds himself fighting battles on two fronts — one in the streets, and one inside the force. Then an internal betrayal throws everything into chaos.
To get justice for a murdered officer, Blizzard will have to play politics — and stay alive.
A sharp, high-stakes crime mystery where image, corruption, and reputation collide.
Perfect for fans of Peter Robinson, Ian Rankin, and J.R. Ellis.
DCI John Blizzard never cared about popularity — but now his refusal to play by the rules could cost him the case. With pressure mounting from the Chief Constable and the press, Blizzard is forced to work within a system he doesn’t trust. Worse still, someone in that system may be working against him.
Set in the Northern city of Hafton, where media spin collides with gangland reality, the novel moves from police press briefings to alleyway crime scenes. Behind the force’s public face lies a tangle of old grudges and backroom deals — and
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“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another great book. The banter between Blizzard and the team is so good. The way he deals with the cases is really good. A must read.” Mulli
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“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This was a different direction of investigation, looking for a shooter with a list of people to kill, including cops.” Susan Green
