Retribution Islands

Plans do go wrong, particularly complicated ones…

A double suicide on Holy Isle involves a popular if mysterious couple. Meantime a discreet business in Malta is the scene of ruthless murder, theft, and a presumed kidnapping.

An effective Northumberland police partnership begins to question the neat suicide explanation. As for Malta, a lack of motive and evidence has a lead investigator under immense pressure to make progress.

Piece by piece, a picture of retribution for past deeds and a struggle for control over billions of dollars appears.

Frustrations and risks mount for all the protagonists. Alliances are forged or reordered and it’s clear no one is willing to give up.