This started off rather on the slow side. I felt it got a bit bogged down introducing all the characters and their rather complicated and dark histories. I managed to plough through it though and in fact, later, I was glad that I had a good knowledge of the characters' backgrounds. It made me much more sympathetic towards them as the plot developed.

After this initial slowness things took off. The story became a frightening and explicit portrayal of rape and sex trafficking. Not for the faint of heart.

I'm not going to risk any spoilers here so suffice it to say the author pulls no punches as the story heads towards its bloody, but in many ways satisfying, conclusion. ( )

The story revolves around s series of cruel sex crimes in England. It begins with the discovery of a badly beaten girl in a graveyard and then the investigation to discover those who are responsible that follows as more crimes are committed. A fast paced triller. ( )