A dead cop. A brutal murder. A dangerous game.DCI David Jones is no stranger to murder cases. But when DS Charlie Pelham is found dead in a dirty, disused house in Birmingham, Jones is shocked by what he sees and disturbed to be faced with the murder of a former colleague.Brutally butchered and stripped naked, Charlies body is only recognisable by the tattoo on his forearm. There isnt much in the way of evidence but a St Christopher medallion left at the scene could have belonged to the killer. The last time Jones saw Charlie, he had him sent to a desk job working on cold case files. Could this also be a vital clue?Worryingly, Charlie isnt the only person to die in mysterious circumstances. Fortunately, new Forensic Scene Investigator Dr Robyn Spence is on hand to assist with the investigation. With her help, Jones might be able to crack the case. But can he do it before the death toll rises?The next tense novel in the DCI Jones series, from bestseller Kerry J Donovan