Charlie Payne is a retired 'thief-taker' with a northern English police force. He and his reluctant wife take on a criminal gang who are hell bent on revenge for past deeds, with tragic consequences. His brother, Steve, a military 'dark-ops' specialist, joins the fray, taking the fight to another level, but not always to plan, leading to brotherly conflict along the way, and unintended outcomes.
An excellent first novel that moves along at a good pace. Author obviously has extensive knowledge of police working methods and small arms. A good read.