In this dark noir novel, experienced private detective Alex Turner becomes entangled in a dangerous web of power, corruption and betrayal. After the mysterious death of Bill Green, Turner discovers clues to a crime that goes far beyond the usual machinations. As he delves deeper into the case, he comes across a mysterious dentist, Dr. Malus, who conducts gruesome experiments on his patients, and Sylvia Nightshade, an opaque ally with plans of her own. Turner tries to penetrate the web of intrigue, but soon he realizes that his life - and that of his beloved Jessie, who is in a coma after an attack - are at stake. Turner drifts inexorably between loyalties and abysses, while the shadows of the city become darker and the secrets more threatening. Will he solve the case before the game devours him? A gripping crime thriller full of suspense and moral questions awaits readers.