Smoke and Embers

In "Smoke and Embers," the ninth book in John Lawton's Inspector Troy series, set against the backdrop of post-World War II, Chief Inspector Troy investigates a scandal involving his sergeant and the mistress of notorious racketeer Otto Ohnherz. As secrets unfold, Troy becomes fascinated with Jay Fabian, Ohnherz's enigmatic second-in-command, who claims to have survived the concentration camps but offers no corroborating evidence. This gripping tale of deception and reinvention, enriched with sharp dialogue and humor, promises to keep readers on edge as it navigates the complexities of a fractured world.