In the Absence of Iles

by Bill James

Assistant Chief Constable Desmond Iles's absence from a police undercover conference sets the stage for the moral and practical dilemmas faced by one of his colleagues, ACC Esther Davidson, as she works to bring down the largest gang operating in her sector. The role of undercover agents--or "out-located" officers--is brought into sharp focus as James masterfully unfolds the story of Davidson's decision to infiltrate the gang against the events...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0881508837
• ISBN13: 9780881508833
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Countryman Press
• Length: 226 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.8" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

A fascinating read that will keep the reader guessing

Undercover, your only friend is your wits. "In the Absence of Iles" is an English mystery as Assistant Chief Constable Esther Davidson worries about fellow ACC and fellow undercover officer Desmond Iles, who has failed to appear for scheduled appearances. An entertaining novel of undercover police and the hazards of not knowing who to trust, "In the Absence of Iles" is a fascinating read that will keep the reader guessing.