Grieving for his daughter, P.I. Johnson Carmichael is in a dark place in his life. Surviving on a diet of bourbon and amphetamines, he is pushing away those that care for him, including ex-girlfriend DS Beth Taylor, on a desperate hunt for the mystery woman who is killing relentlessly across the city.
Sixteen years ago, Sue Dewis was convicted of the cold-blooded murder of her husband. Her son Tom believes she is innocent and wants Carmichael to find the evidence to set her free.
Wendy Barlow believes that her adult daughter was brainwashed into 'The Church of Eternal Light'. She wants Carmichael’s help to prove that the church’s leader was responsible for her daughter’s death.
Will taking on three cases distract Carmichael from the demons lurking in his nightmares?
Mystery, suspense, murder, and tragedy: DOWNFALL is a gripping mystery thriller and follow-up to TRESPASS and FRAGMENTS.