Betrayal

What makes a woman kill? An upbringing marred by rejection and hurt when you are let down by the ones you love and a society that is supposed to protect you? As a teenager that rejection lures Helen King into the world of drugs and prostitution. Fast forward to 1985, Helen, now an adult, finds herself in a downward spiral. With her past traumas resurfacing, she is left to wonder if she can overcome her addictions without seeking vengeance for the wrongs done to her. Overcoming her dependency appears to be her sole avenue to a fresh start. Yet, a run-in with someone from her past reignites deep-seated wounds, pushing her towards a different addiction: the thirst for retribution against those who have wronged her. While quitting drugs, another craving takes its place. A desire for revenge: payback for those who'd betrayed her. Plagued with bitterness, Helen heads to Edinburgh to begin her killing spree. Police are mystified when her first victim is found. A second death convinces them it's the same killer. CDI Belinda Brennan gathers her police team to find the killer. The DCI is a head strong woman in a career in a man's world. Can they connect Helen to the crimes? How many more will die before she is stopped?