The Promise

In a single night, Kyle Davidson's life is derailed. His relationship is over, he is denied access to his young son and everything important to him is at risk.His thoughts stumble between fear and revenge. Kyle Davidson has a choice to make.Meanwhile, after the tragic end to a previous case, DC Gary Goodhew finds himself questioning his reasons for returning to work, until the badly beaten body of a homeless man is found on Market Hill. Having known the homeless man for several years Goodhew feels compelled to be part of the investigation - but routine lines of enquiry soon take a dark and unexpected turn . . .Suddenly the Cambridge back streets hold deadly secrets for Goodhew and the only person who has the answers is planning one final, desperate act. 'Bruce is doing for Cambridge what Colin Dexter did for Oxford with Inspector Morse . . . Bruce's flair make her one of our most interesting crime writers' Daily Mail 'It's all orchestrated (from opening adagio to allegro finale) with authority' Independent 'As always, Bruce produces a rewarding read, unspoilt by excessive violence' The Times