Following an incident at an arrest Max Grady finds himself kicked out of the police force and spiraling into depression and alcoholism.

When his former partner is called into investigate a OD victim at the same apartment block when Max's mother also OD'd Max is forced to sober up and lend a hand.

A flawed main character and a partner who is very aware of her limitations make an interesting duo which, when combined with a suitably evil villain and an excellent plot make this an enthralling read which is difficult to put down ( )