Acceptable Loss

Mystery Detective Fiction Psychological Thriller Noir

Description

When the body of a despised riverfront criminal is pulled from the Thames, Commander William Monk is drawn into a murder investigation marked by an unexpectedly elegant clue. His search leads to a floating den of corruption, a vulnerable group of exploited boys, and secrets reaching back into an unresolved crime. As Monk and his courageous wife, Hester, pursue the truth, duty forces them to confront powerful interests and a case that ultimately erupts in a fiercely suspenseful London courtroom. Rich in period detail and moral complexity, the novel explores justice, corruption, loyalty, and the painful question of what society is willing to call an “acceptable loss.”