Detective Inspector Michael Angel returns to face his toughest case yet — and this time, he’s missing his right-hand man!

Discover a brand-new, page-turning murder mystery in the bestselling series. One million books read!

A detective who’s no angel despite his name . . .

Meet Detective Michael Angel. An old-school policeman who sometimes rubs his team up the wrong way. He’s got his flaws, but he never gives up on a case.

One dead actor, murdered on set while the cameras roll.

When dashing Rodney Pertwee is shot at Northern Film Studios, everyone assumes it’s part of the script. Until Rodney’s leading lady spots a bloodstain that’s anything but fake.

Enter Inspector Angel. He arrives to find a room full of shaken witnesses. They all watched Rodney die. Yet no one saw the real-life shooter.

Who’s telling the truth — and who’s turning in an award-winning performance?

Out of the corner of his eye, Angel glimpses a mysterious woman in green, slipping out the exit. No one knows her name. Or what she was doing on the closed set.

Angel’s determined to find out. But he can’t do it without his loyal DC Scrivens — who’s been kidnapped by a ruthless local gang.

Can Angel save his friend before the killer returns for one final cut?

A brilliantly absorbing and twisty mystery. Perfect for fans of J.M. Dalgliesh, Faith Martin, Peter Robinson, Reginald Hill, and Agatha Christie.