A Necessary End

In the normally peaceful Yorkshire town of Eastvale, a violent anti-nuclear demonstration takes a horrific turn when a young policeman is stabbed to death, leaving Detective Chief Inspector Alan Banks with an overwhelming number of suspects. The third installment of Peter Robinson's acclaimed series sees Banks navigate a politically charged investigation made even more complex by the arrival of his old nemesis, the volatile Superintendent Richard "Dirty Dick" Burgess from London. Burgess immediately clashes with Banks, fixating his suspicions on the residents of "Maggie's Farm," an isolated counter-culture commune. As Banks delves deeper, sifting through a host of unusual characters and disturbing discoveries, he uncovers secrets not only among the suspects but also within the police force itself. When he's abruptly warned off the case, Banks realizes his only path to salvaging his career and ensuring justice is to outmaneuver his rival, racing against time to piece together the full, tragic story behind this deeply personal and impactful case.