A murdered child. A case from the past. A detective inspector with nothing to lose. . .DI Paul Riddick is a man tormented by his own actions and determined to right the wrongs of his past any way he can. But when his instincts lead him to follow a child he believes to be in danger Riddick gets in deeper than he ever imagined. . .especially when the child is found dead. DCI Emma Gardner doesn't believe Riddick has blood on his hands but he's off the case until she can clear his name. If she can clear his name. Because Riddick seems determined to chase ghosts that only get him into more trouble. Riddick's certain he didn't kill the kid in the cave. But he also remembers another case twenty years ago with shocking similarities. . .which means someone is trying to trap Riddick. Can Riddick uncover the truth or will this be the case that finally destroys him once and for all?