There appears to be an organised plan to attack the police, with many incidents – too many for it to be anything but a concerted campaign by a horrifyingly brutal and ruthless gang. Who are they, and why are they conducting this terrifying campaign? It turns out to be a truly sensational case and, of course, Scotland Yard would only field one man against this kind of danger: Inspector Roger 'Handsome' West, its most credible, down to earth, and methodical detective.