The Last Witness

In The Last Witness, a presumed dead crime lord returns, seeking vengeance against those who betrayed him, leaving D.C.I. Daley in a race against time.

In The Last Witness, the story unfolds with James Machie, a notorious crime lord whose legacy of violence once spanned from the UK to mainland Europe. His reign of terror came to an abrupt end when he was assassinated in the back of a prison ambulance after his trial and conviction. However, five years later, whispers of his return from the grave send shockwaves through the criminal underworld. Machie, seemingly resurrected, is determined to exact revenge on those who orchestrated his downfall.

The plot thickens as D.C.I. Jim Daley is drawn into a web of intrigue and danger. Machie's first target is Frank MacDougall, a fellow gangster who is currently under protection in the quiet town of Kinloch. Unbeknownst to Daley, the threat is closer than he realizes, and he must navigate the complexities of a case that defies logic. How can a man presumed dead commit murder? As Daley investigates, he uncovers a chilling reality: Machie’s thirst for vengeance knows no bounds.

As the tension escalates, Daley must protect his friend and colleague, D.S. Scott, who also finds himself in Machie's crosshairs. The stakes are high, and the line between life and death blurs in this gripping thriller. The Last Witness is the second installment in the internationally bestselling D.C.I. Daley series, offering readers an action-packed narrative filled with suspense and drama.