The Promise Av Alison Bruce

<p><b>''Bruce is doing for Cambridge what Colin Dexter did for Oxford with Inspector Morse''</b><i>Daily Mail</i><br><br>The promise seemed simple. The scars would last a lifetime.<br><br>In a single night, Kyle Phipps''s life is derailed. His relationship is over, he is denied access to his young son and everything important to him is at risk.<br><br>His thoughts stumble between fear and revenge. Kyle Phipps has a choice to make.<br><br>Meanwhile, after the tragic end to a previous case, DC Gary Goodhew finds himself questioning his reasons for returning to work until the badly beaten body of a homeless man is found on Market Hill. Having known the homeless man for several years Goodhew feels compelled to be part of the investigation - but routine lines of enquiry soon take a dark and unexpected turn...<br><br>Suddenly the Cambridge back streets hold deadly secrets for Goodhew and the only person who has the answers is planning one final, desperate act.<br><br><b>Praise for <i>Cambrid