The Kings of London by William Shaw continues the story of Detectives Breen and Tozer, set in late 1960’s London. Two burned bodies start the police on a search for the killer of a politician’s son. Every time the answers to the questions get tantalizingly close, well-connected and powerful people who would be hurt by the truth thwart the detectives. A strong sense of place and vivid writing keep all the balls in the air and deliver a chilling climax.