Nicholas Anderton is a highly respected neurosurgeon at the top of his field. But behind the successful facade all is not well. Tormented by a toxic marriage and haunted by past mistakes, Anderton has been eating to forget. But when mistakes are made and his old adversary Nash steps in to take advantage, Anderton knows things are coming to a head.
When Inspector Borubaev of Bishkek Murder Squad arrives at a murder scene, all evidence hints at a sadistic serial killer. But when the victim's father turns out to be a leading government minister, the pressure is on Borubaev to solve the case not only quickly and but also quietly, by any means possible. Until more bodies are found...
