Money Kills: Book 1 of 3 DI Nikki Barnes Thriller

Detective Inspector Nikki Barnes, a veteran of the Afghanistan conflict, is the central character of this murder mystery. The body of a medical student is discovered in woodland, south of Birmingham. Nikki is assigned to the investigation along with a rookie detective constable, John Williamson. Nikki soon realises that there is more to this case than a simple murder. The investigation reveals disturbing links with her dark history, summoning up past and present demons.Although Nikki is learning to use her autism and unusual gifts to her advantage, she still struggles with the suspicion that she was experimented on as a child and is looking for answers. As she unravels the murders of ex soldiers, journalists and a whistle blower, she is drawn into the murky realms of blackmail, money laundering and smuggling. Nikki’s quest to find the perpetrators takes her on a journey from Birmingham to Whitehall, Wales and Shropshire. Time is running out for Nikki and her best friend as the killer weaves a plot of deadly revenge.