The Dead Can't Lie (Detective Solomon Grey, #8)

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A murder exposes a web of corruption and lies. Only Solomon Gray can reveal the truth. Until his family are put in harm's way...

DI Solomon Gray is finally enjoying a rare day off with his four-year-old daughter when he’s called to an incident - two private security guards performing a citizens arrest. The detainee, Christopher Saunders, is on a mission to infiltrate an immigrant hostel and expose a whistle-blower's secret. But in a heart-stopping twist, Gray discovers the lifeless body of the whistle-blower. As Gray delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a labyrinthine network of government contracts and hidden interests, personal gain and hidden power structures. The stakes when a company lawyer serves Gray with a writ, leaving no doubt that forces are determined to silence Gray. With a new Chief Constable sweeping through Kent police, Gray soon faces an retire or accept a dead-end role far from his family. Someone wants Gray to remain quiet. Undeterred, Gray takes daring steps to keep the investigation alive, even as a malevolent presence threatens his loved ones and systematically removes his allies from the board. Now, Gray must race against the clock to unmask the murderer, protect his family, and confront a chilling reality - the corruption may extend all the way to the highest ranks of the police.