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Secrets have the power to destroy lives. When Richard Price, a charming divorce lawyer, is found brutally murdered in his London residence, the police face a perplexing enigma. Beside his lifeless body, the number 182 is ominously scrawled on the wall. What significance does this number hold? And who was at his doorstep moments before his untimely death, even as he was engaged in a phone conversation?
In the face of this confounding case, law enforcement seeks the expertise of private investigator Daniel Hawthorne. His keen insight might be the key to unraveling this mystery.
Praised by critics, this captivating crime novel has won admiration across the board. The Sunday Times declares it as the pinnacle of crime writing, while Shari Lapena shares her admiration for the protagonist, Anthony Horowitz. According to the Wall Street Journal, it's an essential read, while the Independent lauds it as sheer genius—an absolute joy from beginning to end.