To investigative journalist Allie Burns, bad news—blizzards, strikes, and political unrest—is the unmistakable sound of opportunity knocking, and the year 1979 is ripe with possibilities. Aided by fellow journalist Danny Sullivan, Allie relishes writing the type of true stories that can create enemies. In this new series by Diamond Dagger winner Val McDermid, however, Danny is found murdered in his flat, and for Allie, investigating just became a very personal crusade.