What Came Before He Shot Her

The narrative unfolds in the aftermath of Inspector Thomas Lynley's wife's tragic death, igniting a search for the truth behind a twelve-year-old boy's shocking act of violence. The story introduces the mixed-race Campbell siblings, particularly fifteen-year-old Ness, who is on a reckless path, while middle child Joel struggles to protect his younger brother Toby amidst local gang troubles. Joel's desperate choices ultimately intertwine with Lynley's investigation, leading to unexpected and dramatic consequences.