DEEP AND CRISP AND EVIL by Martin Leadbetter: As the story rapidly unravels it reveals the terrifying world of the mind of a sadistic killer/rapist. This story moves on at a tremendous pace giving a vivid and realistic insight into the two worlds of the forensic examiner and dogged, determined detective. At the same time, it explores some of the inadequacies of the modern police service. It also has a very human side. Det. Sgt. Hedges is also faced with devastating personal news as he grapples seemingly hoplessly to bring his man to book. A veritable page-turner not to be missed. The author of DEEP AND CRISP AND EVIL is an internationally recognized fingerprint expert and has worked with the police forces of more than 30 countries world wide. The story is strongly supported by fingerprint and forensic knowledge and the author has drawn upon personal experiences and anecdotes sifted out of a 38 year career in crime detection.

DEEP AND CRISP AND EVIL is the story of a vicious, psychotic serial killer/rapist who terrorizes London during 2004/05. The story introduces you to Detective Sergeant Dave Hedges, an 'old-style-copper' and something of a dinosaur within the force. As he nears retirement he becomes more and more cynical and critical of the way the police service has changed.  However, when he is seconded to the enquiry team seeking the vicious serial killer, nicknamed 'The Smiler', his life is about to change dramatically.