Stay of Execution

Summary

As international terrorism stalks the city of Edinburgh, DCC Bob Skinner confronts his darkest demons. A small time crook stumbles upon a body hanging from a tree; a veteran from a Belgian marching band is killed in a hit and run incident and another dies of an apparent heart attack. Excitement on the streets is feverish as the city prepares for a rally to celebrate the return of Pope John the 25th to his home town. With the whole world watching, the security has to be bulletproof. But is there a chink in the armour and does Bob Skinner have the inner strength to find the answer to the biggest question of all?

©2004 Quintin Jardin (P)2004 Isis Publishing Ltd