Books like Brought in dead by Jack Higgins
When a young woman takes her own life, Detective Sergeant Nick Miller must trace a dangerous path to locate the influential man behind her death. Though the culprit walks free after a court ruling, the victim’s father swears to seek justice, willing to use any means—legal or otherwise—to avenge his daughter.
The novel follows Miller’s relentless pursuit amid political intrigue and formidable adversaries, while the father’s determination adds a razor‑sharp moral conflict to the investigation.
A tense thriller that explores the limits of the law, personal vengeance, and the challenges faced by law enforcement when powerful enemies get off the hook.
First publish date: 1980
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Jack Higgins
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