Agnes Lockwood returns to Tyneside, only to stumble across another dead body.On her first visit, she helped the police solve a murder and gained quite the reputation as an amateur sleuth. Now, she is simply looking forward to meeting again with Alan Johnson, a D.C.I. with the Newcastle police force.She is hoping their relationship will continue to blossom, but on her first day back in the city, she gets caught up in another murder.And this time, her intrusion into the police investigation pushes Alan Johnson's patience to the very limit.This is a standalone mystery, and can be enjoyed even if you haven't read other books in the series.

Agnes Lockwood is no stranger to crime scenes, but even she is shocked when she finds the body of a man lying on the floor of the ladies' room.With her partner Alan - the local DCI - they set about tracking the murderer. This time, they are joined by her friend Sandra. But is one of them holding back something that could further their inquiry?As Agnes begins to pull the loose ends together, danger stares her in the face once again. Together with Alan and Sandra, can she find the killer before another life is lost - and avoid becoming the next victim?