Publisher's Synopsis
"... the professional's professional, with his patented combination of the novel, the thriller, the puzzle and the social commentary." NEW YORK TIMES "Mr MacDonald's standard of craftmanship is high." SUNDAY TIMES "He keeps one reading with fierce interest." NEW YORK HERALD TRIBUNE Teed Morrow is home from Europe and the post-war challenge of giving people back 'a measure of trust and faith and hope'. He wants a break from getting involved. But the old evils of corruption and cruelty are there waiting for him in his new job. Some ruthless people are not going to let him, or anyone, spoil things for the city hall 'fat cats' and their friends. Suddenly, he needs an alibi for a murder - those he loves are in serious danger - and all he values begins to fall rapidly apart.
