Close quarters

Walter Bain, the self-proclaimed ruler of a Glasgow tenement, is found murdered, leaving a long list of disgruntled neighbors. Among the suspects are a struggling comic book dealer, a jobless man facing eviction, a timid woman with a hidden obsession, and an alcoholic solicitor with a deep-seated hatred for the deceased. The investigation into Walter's death uncovers the dark secrets and resentments simmering within the close-knit community.