The benefit of hindsight
(Book)

Kirkus 02/01/2020

"Now recuperated after the violent incident that cost him his arm—and nearly his life—DCS Serrailler has returned to work, though he prefers to spend his spare time sketching the medieval angels being restored on the cathedral roof. With crime rates down, Lafferton has been quiet, until one night when two men open their front door to a distressing scene. Serrailler makes a serious error of judgment when handling the incident, and the stress of this, combined with the ongoing trauma of losing his arm, takes its toll. Meanwhile, Serrailler's sister, Cat, has begun a new role as a private GP, and terribel and unexpected events at the homes of two of her patients test her medical skills, while their unreliable father, Richard, back in Lafferton and living in a luxury retirement community, is up to his usual tricks. As Serrailler continues to grapple with his demons, a string of events threatens to fracture the fragile peace he and Lafferton have finally achieved, throwing his very future into doubt." --book jacket