Every Trick in the Book

When the body of retired teacher Alex Ballantyne is discovered in Barnes Pond, police uncover a web of secrets involving blackmail, sex, money, and drugs at the prestigious St Jude’s school where he taught. As DI Moriarty investigates, he faces the challenge of unraveling a complex case where nothing appears as it seems. The story further intertwines with the life of author Liam Allerton, whose murder parallels his own novel, blurring the lines between fiction and reality in a compelling crime mystery.