In pursuit of the proper sinner

When two bodies are found near an ancient stone circle, Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley is called to investigate a brutal double murder. One victim is the daughter of a former mentor, making the case deeply personal. As Lynley and the disgraced Barbara Havers dig into the victims' lives, they uncover dark secrets and realize that no one is truly who they seem. The investigation reveals that human connections can be deadly, and the ties that bind can also destroy.