Who could have suspected that the exciting stag party for the groom would be the prelude to the murder of his close friend Charlie Hatton? And Charlie's death was only the first in a string of puzzling murders involving small-time gangsters, cheating husbands, and loose women. Now Chief Inspector Wexford and his assistant join forces with the groom to track down a killer . . .
..Až kým nevyhrá v športke veľké množstvo peňazí a nerozhodne sa pomôcť svojím novozískaným bohatstvom tým menej šťastným, než je on sám... Finn žije nebezpečným životom a aj on sa dostane k peniazom. Tie jeho však prídu v hotovosti, zabalené v novinách. Finn tiež rád pomôže druhým - ak, pravda, odmena stojí za to. Keby všetko zostalo tak ako predtým, cesty Martina a Finna by sa nikdy neboli skrížili. Lenže Martinove peniaze - ktoré, ako dúfa, zmenia životy neznámych - zmenia aj jeho život. A tak sa napokon dobré úmysly jedného osudným spôsobom prepletú s morbídnou posadnutosťou druhého...
The narrative showcases a gripping tale crafted by a CWA Gold Dagger award-winning author, known for their previous work, "Other Paths to Glory." It promises a blend of suspense and intricate character development, drawing readers into a world filled with tension and unexpected twists. The author’s skillful storytelling engages with themes of morality and the complexities of human nature, making it a compelling read for fans of crime and mystery genres.