The Summons

Four years after Detective Peter Diamond secured a conviction for murder, the accused, John Mountjoy, makes a daring escape from prison. His first act as a fugitive sends shockwaves through Bath: he kidnaps the Chief Constable's daughter. Mountjoy, who has always vehemently maintained his innocence, refuses to negotiate with anyone but Diamond. His demand is stark yet simple: Diamond must reinvestigate the original murder case, uncover the real killer, and clear Mountjoy's name. Only then will the hostage be released. Thrust into a high-stakes race against time, Diamond must confront a cold case where memories have faded, evidence has grown stale, and the initial investigation is under scrutiny. With a young life hanging in the balance, Diamond navigates a labyrinth of past secrets and current dangers, questioning everything he once believed, desperate to unmask the true culprit before the ticking clock runs out and another tragedy unfolds.