Ex-US Navy-turned-investigator Thomas J. Cooper is tortured by the past.
A deadly fight with Somali pirates and a tragic accident at sea have left him struggling with PTSD and an addiction to prescription drugs.
When he and his colleague Maddie return to the Democratic Republic of Congo to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a plane, what they find is far more sinister and dangerous
Ford's The Killing Grounds is a masterclass in espionage fiction, with a gripping mystery at its heart. The international setting and military themes make this a standout in the crime genre, proving once again that Ford is at the top of his game in detective thrillers.