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Time waits for no man…

It’s 2003, and Trainee Detective Constable Max Ryan is tired of pen-pushing and ready to get stuck into the gritty underbelly of London in the aftermath of the Millennium, where murder rates are at an all-time high.

Instead of chasing serial killers or tackling gang crime, he’s assigned to the case of a missing clock mechanic, whose disappearance from Big Ben’s iconic tower would never have made a by-line in the Evening Standard, were it not for the fact that it caused the grey-suited workers of the Palace of Westminster to be late by precisely seven minutes…

Booted into action by his indomitable mentor, senior officer and no-nonsense oracle in all things, Detective Inspector Ivy Bunton, he soon finds himself drawn into a mystery that goes far deeper than he imagined, into the very bowels of the Palace of Westminster.

A page-turning crime thriller packed with mystery, intrigue, and razor-sharp twists, this is the perfect detective series for readers who love atmospheric settings, gripping murder investigations and unforgettable characters.

'A compelling blend of brilliant characters, seamless plotting, and twists that keep you guessing until the very last page. Highly recommended.' - KARIN SLAUGHTER, Sunday Times bestselling author of Pretty Girls and the Will Trent series.

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Readers love LJ Ross:

“She keeps company with the best mystery writers” — The Times

“A literary phenomenon” — Evening Chronicle

“Totally gripping from start to finish” - 5-star reader review

“Great twists and turns that keep you guessing” - 5-star reader review