The final book in the Malan trilogy. Commandant Malan finds himself being manipulated by politicians and the security forces, forcing him to relinquish control of a murder investigation in the most exclusive part of his home city. He becomes increasingly frustrated and disillusioned with the direction his career is taking. But before he can make a decision about his future, he is placed in a position where he must fight for his life against ruthless criminals far from home.