An intriguing investigation into fake gold bullion by Detective Chief Superintendent Barnes.
A complicated fraud has unexpected and fatal consequences when it becomes entangled with violent Middle-Eastern politics. Barnes is drawn into a difficult case which exposes his fallibility. It gives an insight into the marketplace for bullion trading and what can happen when things go wrong.
An engaging mystery which is light-hearted in parts but with dark undercurrents throughout. There is no happy ending.