Police Sergeant Wigan escorts a drunk man home one night and, seeing his fine book collection, enters the gentle field of book collecting. Just as the friendship is blossoming, though, Wigan's friend and mentor is murdered.

To solve the mystery of his death, Wigan dives into the world of 'runners' and collectors, where avid agents will gladly cut you for a first edition and then offer you a lift home afterwards.

A rare gem of genre, this adventurous mystery combines exuberant characters with a wonderfully realized depiction of the second-hand book market to delight bibliophiles and classic crime enthusiasts alike.