This third in the series begins once again with the search for a valuable record leading the way to murder, with the conspiracy and deception stretching as far back as the Second World War on this occasion. The series has been described by Nev Fountain as 'one of the most innovative concepts in crime fiction for many years.'

Andrew Cartmel is a novelist and screenwriter. His work for television includes Midsomer Murders and Torchwood, and a legendary stint as Script Editor on Doctor Who. He has also written plays for the London Fringe, toured as a stand-up comedian, and is currently co-writing with Ben Aaronovitch a series of comics based on the bestselling Rivers of London books. He lives in London.