DCI Michael Lambert is called to a horrifying scene: a house reduced to ashes. Inside, he discovers two bodies — one of them a senior police officer — and a child barely alive. As Lambert investigates, he quickly realizes this fire is not an accident. Each clue unravels layers of deception, betrayal, and long-buried secrets. With mounting pressure from the media, the public, and his own department, Lambert must navigate a deadly web of lies to uncover who is behind the crime. Tension escalates as Lambert races against time to prevent further tragedy, in a story full of twists, psychological suspense, and gripping detective work.