Publisher's Synopsis
"A master of the genre". - WASHINGTON TIMES The 'blue flu' has struck the Seattle Police Force and the majority of the officers are on unofficial strike. Overworked and understaffed, Detective Lou Boldt is committed to remaining on the job no matter what. But when there is a string of robberies and the brutal near-murder of a female cop, the pressure threatens Boldt's psyche and his marriage. With the help of police psychologist Daphne Matthews and Sergeant John LaMoia, Boldt is able to make slow progress in the case. But as things spin out of control, and he refuses to drop the investigation, it's clear his life is in danger because of it...