Publisher's Synopsis
Haunted by a dark past, misfit Jerry runs away to the city. There he meets Scarlet, a kindred spirit who becomes his partner in crime. Meanwhile, a powerful secret society led by former spymaster, Sir Peter, closes ranks against a disloyal member. When a woman is found fighting for her life after a suspicious fall, detective Jack Drummond's investigation uncovers a brutal gang controlled by a mysterious paymaster. Will they stop him before it is too late? The plots intertwine as Jerry seeks to confront his nemesis with an action-packed finale.