After the Fire

London police detective Maeve Kerrigan is no stranger to Murchison House, one of the various cement high-rises that form the Maudling Estate. This housing project shelters a diverse group, ranging from victims of domestic abuse to elderly widows with limited options, and even active criminals, all of whom Maeve knows well by name or reputation. However, a devastating fire that engulfs the top floors of Murchison House and results in three deaths takes Maeve and her team by surprise when it is revealed that Geoff Armstrong, a wealthy and infamously right-wing London politician, is among the victims. Armstrong's presence in a place like the Maudling Estate is baffling. The situation grows even more complex with the discovery that Armstrong was murdered before the fire. Maeve is left to ponder if there’s a connection between his murder, the blaze, and the deaths that occurred. Her investigation soon plunges her into a perilous exploration across different social strata, putting her own safety at risk. Jane Casey's latest thrilling mystery, starring the cherished detective Maeve Kerrigan, promises to keep readers engrossed until the breathtaking climax.