Capitaine Celestine Courbet is no stranger to danger, but when two brutal murders shake Bordeaux to its core, she finds herself fighting not only the killers but the corruption buried deep within her own police force. As she dives into the shadows of the city's oldest streets and navigates the perilous waters of the Gironde Estuary, powerful enemies close in-determined to silence her at any cost. Betrayed by those meant to protect her and shunned by her colleagues, Celestine has only the enigmatic Jacques Lecoubarry by her side. With her career, marriage, and very life hanging in the balance, she must summon every ounce of courage to expose the truth. But loyalty is fleeting and justice is a dangerous game, Can she survive long enough to bring the guilty to light? Fast-paced and brimming with intrigue, this electrifying prequel to The Devil's Point delivers unforgettable characters, relentless suspense, and a climax that will leave you breathless.