The corruption trial of a disgraced former Conservative cabinet minister opens the door to a secret world of espionage and ruthless political double-dealing in Spiked. With the police hampered at every turn, it is up to crime columnist Kris Redner to solve the mysterious death of a Chinese embassy employee, and the just-as-mysterious downfall of a once rising star in the Conservative government. Randall Denley's latest Kris Redner mystery is sure to please any fan of courtroom drama or political intrigue.