But a violent mugging at a local fast food restaurant, with disturbing connections to his own past, means his last days will be anything but easy.
When a second case falls into his lap, the closed case of a man drowning in the recent summer floods, what starts out as a simple informal review quickly turns into something more complicated.
Kate can write the report that is expected of her or investigate the case however she wants.
As secrets and betrayals mount, and the needs of her own family intervene, how far is Kate willing to push herself to uncover the truth?
the torrent by Dinuka McKenzie is published by HarperCollins, RRP $32.99.
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