Description
Innocent Blood by Elizabeth Corley is the fourth book in the DCI Andrew Fenwick series, blending gripping crime investigation with deep ethical dilemmas.
The story begins with the disappearance of thirteen-year-old Sam Bowyers, leading DCI Fenwick into a dark and disturbing case. As he investigates, he uncovers a powerful paedophile ring that operates with ruthless secrecy, forcing Fenwick to navigate a complex web of deceit, corruption, and danger. The case raises profound moral questions—when is a murderer not a murderer, and what is Fenwick willing to sacrifice in the name of justice?
At the same time, Inspector Louise Nightingale is drawn into a separate investigation involving the death of a con man, shot by Major Jeremy Maidment, a retired serviceman turned vigilante. Nightingale’s inquiry reveals a man who operates outside the law, driven by his own sense of justice. As she digs deeper, she uncovers the complex, blurry line between right and wrong, where Maidment’s motivations challenge conventional ideas of justice.
Through these intertwining cases, Innocent Blood explores the personal costs of seeking justice and the grey areas of morality and vigilantism. Elizabeth Corley skillfully weaves suspense with moral inquiry, keeping readers hooked until the very last page.
