Stunning new psychological thriller featuring Tony Hill, hero of The Wire in the Blood, from one of Britains bestselling novelists: Val McDermid has become our leading pathologist of everyday evil! The subtle orchestration of terror is masterful Guardian Clinical psychologist Dr Tony Hill and Detective Chief Inspector Carol Jordan face the toughest challenge of their careers when they are confronted with an impossible series of murders. Back in Bradfield after her traumatic experiences in Berlin, Carol is surprised to find Tony has followed her there to take up a post in the local secure mental hospital. When a prostitute is murdered in a particularly grotesque and stomach-churning way, she turns to him for help.