A New York Times Bestselling Author Thomas Pitt is commander of the powerful Special Branch, so there?s no obvious reason why he is suddenly ordered to investigate two minor incidents: the blood, hair, and shards of glass discovered outside the home of naval weapons expert Dudley Kynaston, and the disappearance of Mrs. Kynaston?s beautiful lady?s maid. But weeks later, when a mutilated body is found near the home, Pitt realizes that this is no ordinary police investigation.
