Cirrus@Austlit

'Returned from their 'holiday' after the Invictus Games, Mort and Pig find themselves back in the thick of fighting crime...

'This time, they're home in Australia, tracking a group of domestic terrorists. The past comes knocking once more when Mort is presented with new evidence that could uncover the murderer of his beloved Liz.

'At the same time, Mort and Pig tangle with a global terrorist network with foundations on the Gold Coast.

'Threats loom close to home, and the seasoned pair put their army skills to use. But Mort must also stay focused on his ultimate goal: avenging Liz.

'As dangers and shocking truths come to the fore, Mort and Pig are tested to the limit in this latest installment of the thrilling Mortice series!'  (Publication summary)

'Mort’s first goal on returning home to Brisbane after retiring from the armed forces is to investigate his wife’s death...

'With a post-mortem trail that presents him with scandalous industrial espionage and both police and political corruption within Queensland, Mort finds his colleague Pig is the only one he can trust as he delves into the depths of putrid filth in his home state. Together, they must combat this insidious situation, battle not only rife politics and procedures but also outlaw bikie gangs out to protect their own interests.

'With a skillset learned from the front-line military, Mort and Pig’s journey is filled with intrigue and danger and ultimately comes to a climax that will see them at the brink of their own existence with only the air in their lungs to keep them alive…'

Source: Publisher's blurb.