: Racial riots, the rise of the far-right National Front, and the growing punk movement.
: High unemployment, mining strikes, and a failing Labour government. Malos Tiempos Para El Pais Michael Mention epub
: Frequent IRA bombings, including the assassination of Lord Mountbatten. Style and Themes : Racial riots, the rise of the far-right
The story begins in , as a series of brutal murders targeting women, primarily sex workers, begins to terrorize the region. The investigation is led by George Knox , a veteran detective known for his "Richard Burton-like" grimace and signature Ray-Ban sunglasses. He is accompanied by a young, ambitious detective, Mark Burstyn . Style and Themes The story begins in ,
As the body count rises, the investigation becomes a descent into an "abyss" for Knox. Every lead seems to crumble, and the killer remains elusive, seemingly striking and disappearing at will. The detectives' struggle is mirrored by the national decay of the UK at the time, which is characterized by:
at the Beaune International Detective Film Festival (2013). Aubusson Detective Novel Prize (2014). Malos tiempos para el país by Michaël Mention - Goodreads