Gideon's Staff

At least Gideon was expecting the biggest crime-wave for several years. After all, the police were desperately undermanned and the criminal world was sure to seize its chance.

As usual, Gideon was right. As one crime succeeded another, the force stretched itself to the utmost to cover the gaps in its ranks. But the police were up against cunning professional criminals, for the viciousness of a child murderer and the savagery of gang warfare acted as a smokescreen for the planning of an even bigger crime. . .