The Death of the Expert Witness

A cold rainy autumn in the English countryside. In an abandoned wasteland in a chalk quarry, the body of a murdered girl is discovered. The police immediately get to work, but within two days, they are hit with a new case – a murder in the forensic laboratory! This time the victim is one of the best expert biologists. The investigation is complicated by the fact that the circle of suspects is limited exclusively to the laboratory staff, which means the criminal likely knew how to destroy all traces and throw the police off the trail.

The high-profile case attracts the attention of the metropolitan police, and Scotland Yard sends to support the local investigation its experienced officer – Commander Dalgliesh.