abducted whilst on duty. Never, in the history of the British police have there been such crimes. Initially, a demand for ransom is made but then events take a twist after what many consider was an ill judged course of action by senior police officers. The regular police have several leads but their team led by an inexperienced, abrupt and some might say abusive and corrupt officer are unable to recover the missing women, dead or alive or indeed solve the mystery. As a result, after pressure from on high, a retired Detective Superintendent, Jack Richards, known as Jack the Hat, a veteran of New Scotland Yard in London and the National Crime Squad is once again called from retirement to assist the investigating team. Richards, twice awarded gallantry medals during his service was a highly respected officer not only in police circles but by high court judges. He is a man who pays attention to detail, follows the evidence and often quotes a saying, "one does not theorise before one has data." He leads an intensive and thorough investigation using his many years of experience gained investigating all manner of serious and atrocious crimes. This story has been described as interesting, compulsive reading with griping scenes and a mystery to the surprising conclusion. You are invited to join Jack The Hat and his team, but be warned, pay attention to detail and do not theorise before one has data.