Joe, the main character has recently left his practice as a psychologist and moved to Somerset with his wife Julianne and their children Emma and Charlie, Due to Parkinsons he has taken up a part time appointment as a Professor of Psychology at the University of Bath and also looks after his children when his wife is away . Joe finds himself hunting a serial killer, but not one who touches his victims physically.

Really good. the fact that Joe’s family and his evolving relationships within it are an integral part of these stories, as is his relationship with Ruiz. Then there is the upgrading of Mr. Parkinson’s status.